LEGION REPORTS
Department Membership Summary
Post Membership Summary
SAL REPORTS
Detachment Membership Summary – Unavailable due to server issues.
Squadron Membership Summary – Unavailable due to server issues.
*Last reports of 2019.
Weekly Reports – December 26, 2019
Attention: myLegion and AIM Server Issues
Our Department is experiencing issues with myLegion, the online membership portal. myLegion is ran through the National office and they are closed until Thursday, December 26th. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Please have a wonderful holiday.
Weekly Reports – December 19, 2019
Weekly Reports – December 12, 2019
Pensacola Naval Air Station shooting: 4 dead, multiple injured, including 2 deputies
UPDATE: We have been informed that Western Area Commander, John Eden, is ok and has spoken to his wife.
—Original Message—-
Please pray for all involved in this tragedy. It was reported that Western Area Commander, works at this base, his status is currently unknown.
Our thoughts and prayer are will all those affected.
Weekly Reports – December 5, 2019
Weekly Reports – November 27, 2019
Kenneth Lee Powell Sr
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Kenneth Lee Powell Sr, of West Palm Beach, Florida on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the age of 71. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Natalia, three children, Kenneth Jr, Natasha, and Austin. 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.
Kenneth was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War Veteran and a member of Memorial American Legion Post 141, West Palm Beach, FL with 27 continuous years of membership. Kenneth served as an Store Manager while in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Kenneth owned and operated many corporations and was active in Rotary International, Rotary Club and was a Life Member of the VFW as well a Paid Up For Life Member of The American Legion.
Kenneth joined The American Legion in 1994 at West Palm Beach, Florida Post 141. He served in many elected and appointed positions during his impressive career in The American Legion including 2 terms as Post Commander. On a Department level, Kenneth, served as; Department Finance Chairman (2007-20014; 11th District Commander (1998-1999); Department Historian (2000-2001); Vice Commander – Southern Area (1999-2000); and Department Commander (2001-2002). On a National level, Kenneth, served on the Department Historians Organization (2000-2001; American Legion Insurance Committee (2000-2012); National Legislative Council (2013-2015); National American Legion Press Association (2004-2008) ; and Revenue Enhancement Committee (2012-2013).
Kenneth’s wife Natalia will be receiving condolences at;
Natalia Powell
1430 Caribbean Road E
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
The Annual American Legion Holiday Blood Drive
The Annual American Legion Holiday Blood Drive will take place Thanksgiving Day through December 31st, 2019.
Legion family members and Posts are encouraged to give blood and host blood drives for this life-saving cause. For information about the American Legion’s Blood Donor Program or how to host a blood drive the blood donor program handbook is available on the resource page of the Department of Florida Legion website: www.floridalegion.org or visit www.legion.org/security/blood.
The 2018-2019 American Legion CPRs showed that nearly 74,000 pints of blood was donated during the past year in post blood drives. Department of Florida came in first place nationally.
Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday season,
Raymond Perez “Ray”
Department Blood Donor Chairman
Weekly Reports – November 22, 2019
Weekly Reports – November 14, 2019
LEGION REPORTS
Department Membership Summary
Post Membership Summary
SAL REPORTS
Detachment Membership Summary (coming soon)
Squadron Membership Summary
MyLegion SAL Report
Weekly Reports – November 8, 2019
LEGION REPORTS
Department Membership Summary
Post Membership Summary
SAL REPORTS
Detachment Membership Summary
Squadron Membership Summary
MyLegion SAL Report
MIAMI SEAQUARIUM CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY WITH SALUTE TO HEROES MONTH
Free Admission for First Responders, Power & Utility Workers, and Military this November
MIAMI – Oct. 10, 2019 – In recognition of their service to our country and community, Salute to Heroes Month offers all veterans, police, fire, law enforcement, EMT personnel, military personnel, power and utility workers free admission to Miami Seaquarium, Nov. 1 – 30. All accompanying family members – up to four guests – will receive 50 percent off admission. Military and first responder guests will be honored during one of the Park’s show presentations! In addition, the Park will be offering 50 percent off on all animal encounter programs to military and first responders.
A valid military, first responder or power and utility worker photo I.D. is required and must be presented at the ticket counter to receive the complimentary admission or animal encounter discount. Miami Seaquarium will admit first responders, including sworn officers, civilian employees and support staff from all city and county fire and law enforcement organizations, plus the following: Florida Highway Patrol; Broward County Sheriff Office; District Attorney; correctional facilities (prisons); U.S. Marshals; ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms); the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); International Border Patrol; Immigration Naturalization Service (INS); Homeland Security which includes: International Border Patrol, Citizenship & Immigration, Immigration Customs Enforcement, Secret Service, FEMA,TSA; ambulance company EMTs; and reserve or volunteer fire, Florida Power & Light (FPL) and law enforcement members with valid ID.
To book an animal encounter program, please call (305) 365-2501. For more information, visit miamiseaquarium.com.
Weekly Reports – October 31, 2019
Weekly Reports – October 25, 2019
LegionQuest: Puzzle Scramble
Join in the fun and give LegionQuest – Puzzle Scramble Edition a try, during this year’s Fall Conference! It’s FREE to play and fun to win cool prizes.
Complete your mission and get your choice of one of two Legion Quest prizes, and a chance to win a $50 SHOPPING SPREE in the Florida Flag & Emblem Sales store!
This year’s Puzzle Scramble edition will require you to gather intel from each of our Legion vendors, during The American Legion, Department of Florida Fall Conference. Each vendor you meet will provide you with the missing pieces. Collect all the pieces to solve the puzzle. Your mission will begin at the Neptune Society booth!
Upon completion, report to Department Headquarters HQ. We will evaluate your work upon completion, and reward you accordingly.
Renaissance SeaWorld says balconies will be locked
ATTENTION SMOKERS AND BALCONY LOVERS:
If you are attending the Department Fall Conference November 1-3, the Renaissance SeaWorld would like you to know that all balconies will be LOCKED.
The hotel is currently working on a project to re-seal the windows and balcony doors. The doors that lead to the balconies are locked, and guests will not be able to access them.
They apologize for the inconvenience.
Weekly Reports – October 18, 2019
Weekly Reports – October 10, 2019
Joseph A.R. Thibault
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Southern Area Commander, Joseph A.R. Thibault, of West Palm Beach, FL on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the age of 76. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 at Lake Wales Cemetery, use lane 3, 630 US-27, Lake Wales, FL at 2:00 pm
Joseph was a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran and a member of Memorial Post 141, with 33 years of continuous membership.
Joseph served many elected and appointed positions during his impressive career in The American Legion. He served as Post Commander (1997-2003 & 2005-07 & 2013-14); 11th District Commander (2000-01); Southern Area Commander (2003-04), and Department Blood Donor Chairman (2004-05).
Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in time of grief.