LEGION REPORTS
Department Membership Summary
Post Membership Summary
Weekly Reports – August 4, 2019
Weekly Reports – August 29, 2019
Weekly Reports – August 23, 2019
Weekly Reports – August 15, 2019
Weekly Reports – August 9, 2019
Weekly Reports – August 2, 2019
LEGION REPORTS
Department Membership Summary
Post Membership Summary
SAL REPORTS
Detachment Membership Summary
Squadron Membership Summary
Florida Tax Free Holiday
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Florida’s Tax Free Weekend starts tomorrow, August 2nd, and ends Tuesday, August 6th. The American Legion, Department of Florida’s online Flag & Emblem store is happy to participate in this great cost savings for our veterans and supporters.
As an added bonus, we are offering FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING during this event as well! Just enter the code SHIPFREE at checkout.
Only select items are available tax free, per state tax guidelines. This will be a great time to save when ordering your 2019-2020 Commander’s polos and other apparel.
Plan to order for your tax exempt Post or Business? Create your account on our online store, and then email your tax exempt status form, along with the email you registered with, to emblemsales@floridalegion.org and we will update your account to tax exempt for all your current and future orders.
100% of our net profits benefit The American Legion, Department of Florida and Programs.
OBJECTIVE: ORLANDO
Department Commander Rick Johnson has implemented “OBJECTIVE: ORLANDO” for all Area and District Commanders.
Each Area/District Commander must first recruit 3 new members to move their tank from the Brigade Support Area into position on the battle map.
As the Area/District Commanders reach their membership goals, their tank will advance closer to Orlando. If the Area/District fails to meet their membership goal, they will be moved to the Maintenance Area for support. Once back on track, they may resume their position.
Bragging rights to the first Area/District Commander to complete OBJECTIVE: ORLANDO.
Weekly Reports – July 26, 2019
Alma Zeller
Alma L. Zeller, 1993-1994 Past Dept President
It is with great sadness to announce Past Department President Alma Zeller passed away July 17, 2019. A celebration of life is scheduled for July 27, 2019 from 2:00-5:00 pm at American Legion Post 67. The address is 14901 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Fl. 33818.
Because of Alma’s lifelong dedication to veterans her family has chosen to have donations go to our new Department Scholarship for female veterans (The Norma Kerkow Female Veterans Scholarship). Donations can be sent to Department Headquarters at P.O. Box 547917 Orlando, Fl. 32854. Please write in the memo: Norma Kerkow Female Veterans Scholarship.
Sympathy cards and condolences can be sent to Alma’s son Jeff and his wife Cindy who have been looking out for Alma’s care since before she left North Miami Beach.
Jeff & Cynthia Zeller
18902 134th Way North
Jupiter, Florida 33478
Dan Reffitt
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Post 321 Commander, Dan Reffitt, of Cooper City, FL on July 22, 2019. Dan was a member of the Department Finance Committee. 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.
Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Condolences may be sent to, Ingrid Kerbler, at 8963 SW 53rd St., Cooper City, FL 33328.
***UPDATE (7/30/19)***
A Celebration of Life for Dan Reffitt will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Post 321, 9081 SW 51st Street, Cooper City, FL at 1:00pm.
Weekly Reports – July 19, 2019
Northern Area Ball
Northern Area Commander, Marie Conti, is pleased to announce the Northern Area Ball will be held on March 21, 2020 at the American Legion Post 155 in Crystal River.
Please check the Department calendar closer to the event for additional details.
Post 383 Renovation
The American Legion Post 383 in Old Town has been closed for a few weeks due to health and safety issues. The Post has been completely renovated and is pleased to announce its Grand Reopening on Sunday, July 21 at noon, preceded by Installation of new officers.
Veterans Needed for Research Study
James Wersal is a PhD student at the University of Florida located in Gainesville and a combat Veteran who served with the Texas Army National Guard. He is currently assisting with recruitment for a research project that is studying driving performance and behaviors for returning combat Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) / Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) / and Operation New Dawn (OND).
The research is funded by the Department of Defense in collaboration with the North Florida / South Georgia Veteran Healthcare System. The benefit of this study is that it’s mobile within the North FL / South GA Healthcare region, clinics/hospitals.
Irene Graham
**UPDATE** We are pleased to announce that Irene has been released from the rehab center and is now back at home.
Many of you who attended this year’s Department Convention may have noticed the absence of one very important lady… Irene Graham, Membership Director.
Irene underwent surgery for a broken hip on Friday, June 28th. She is currently at Rosewood Rehab Center, 3920 Rosewood Way, Orlando, FL Room 217A and is accepting visitors. Please call Irene before visiting at 407-538-8232. She is doing physical therapy daily and is eager to go home. Get well cards can be sent to 3889 Gloucester Way, Orlando, FL 32808.
Please keep Irene in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Any new information will be communicated to you through email as well as posted on the website.
Weekly Reports – June 20, 2019
Post 273 Packing Event
Tampa Bay Troop Support once again held their Packing Event at Post 273. Commander Jim White presented Susan & Dave Dabney a donation toward postage. Dozens of volunteers included members of our Post Family and Boy Scout Troop 431 from Seminole.
Weekly Reports – June 14, 2019
DeLand Veteran receives help
Michael Beaven, alongside the entrusted DeLand Police Department Detective, visited the 82 year old DeLand veteran who was scammed of over $50,000. We presented him a check for $18,300, but are still collecting donations. We got an online donation this morning, and received a call from Jim Bowers in the panhandle. Jim’s post did an event on behalf of this veteran and are presenting checks at the Convention (~$2,000).
Enjoy a few photos that were taken. We are still not releasing his name though. I guess the Daytona News Journal was also there, so I’ll be looking for another news article soon.
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