Luther loves to play games, even traditional ones! BINGO is one of his favorites when he visits some of our Posts across Florida. Today he is having a BINGO party with some of his friends!#LutherLegionnaire #BingoWithFriends #AmericanLegionPosts #Veterans #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf
Luther has dedicated his life to serving veterans, from lobbying congress for change to something as simple as polishing up a retired Marine’s boots!#LutherLegionnaire #SpitShine #TheFewTheProud #ServingVeterans #Veterans #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf
Luther remembers the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war, as well as those who are missing in action, and their families. #LutherLegionnaire #PrisonersOfWar #MissingInAction #POWMIA #RememberTheSacrifice #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf
Luther! That is not how we use our office equipment, those things are very expensive, and vital to printing important materials for our members. No one wants a photo copy of your….#LutherLegionnaire #OfficeMischief #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheCopier #ElfOnTheShelf
#LutherLegionnaire #LastMinuteShopping #EmblemSales #SeasonOfGiving #ElvesLoveShoppingToo #Veterans #TheAmericanLegion #Florida
#LutherLegionnaire #AimHigh #AirplaneRepair #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf
#LutherLegionnaire #AimHigh #AirplaneRepair #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf
Luther has tremendous respect for the American Flag! He knows the sacrifices made to protect it and the rights we have as Americans under it.He is planning to attend some classes at the Department Convention next July to maybe learn a little more on Flag etiquette and other critical information as a new member of The American Legion.
#LutherLegionnaire #Salute #America #FlagEtiquette #ProudAmerican #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf
Looks like Luther is up to more tricks! He has wrapped up Commander Steve Shuga’s chair…..maybe its to remind him what a gift it is sit there…. or maybe he is just causing more mischief.#LutherLegionnaire #Tricks #AGiftToServe #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf
Looks like Rex got away, but Luther didn’t fare so well yesterday! #LutherLegionnaire #Captured #ArmyMenStrong #FreeLuther #OfficeGames #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf
Oh No, looks like Luther and his pal, Rex, may be in some trouble! Will they avoid capture?#LutherLegionnaire #WeHaveYouSurrounded #StandOff #ArmyMenStrong #OfficeGames #HolidaySpirit #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf #Rex
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….. Luther and a few of his comrades wanted to make sure we all got into the “Holiday Spirit”, so they threw a little tree trimming party!
#LutherLegionnaire #ChristmasSpirit #TreeTrimmingElfStyle #Veterans #TheAmericanLegion #Florida #ElfOnTheShelf
It’s Official! Luther is now a Legionnaire! Welcome to the American Legion Department of Florida, we are honored to have you as a member. We hope that you will share everything you have learned with some of your other veteran friends.
#JoinTheAmericanLegion #LutherLegionnaire #BecomeAMember #Veterans #ElfOnTheShelf #DepartmentofFlorida
Luther was beaming with delight when he met Irene Graham this morning to discuss membership and to join himself! Irene discussed the many benefits of joining the American Legion.
They also talked about the comradery with fellow Legion members and all the positive change veterans are making for one another, their families and their communities.
Here is a snapshot of Irene helping Luther complete his membership form.
#JoinTheAmericanLegion #LutherLegionnaire #BecomeAMember #Veterans #ElfOnTheShelf #DepartmentofFlorida
The Florida Department headquarters recently received an intriguing letter from someone claiming to be “Santa Claus” just before the Thanksgiving Holiday. We all assumed, “This must be some kind of joke”. Even Commander Steve Shuga was interrogated with accusations of “office mischief”.
The letter read as follows:
“Dear Florida Legion Headquarters’ Staff,
Greetings from the North Pole, I hope this letter finds you all well and in good spirits. I have watched you all year long as you work diligently, serving our veterans and their families, juggling many responsibilities and putting in long hours.
This year I have made the decision to send one of my scout elves to spend the Holiday Season with you. Luther, will arrive on December 1st to bring Christmas Magic back to the Department Headquarters.
Normally, my scout elves are assigned to report whether you are naughty or nice. However, Luther is an old spirit who has been known to be a little mischievous himself. It is up to you to keep him in line. Don’t be surprised if a few of his fellow comrades drop in for a visit from time to time.
Luther is a very special elf, as he is a Veteran himself. He is excited to learn more about the great work you all do at The American Legion, Department of Florida. During his stay he would love to sit down with the Queen herself, and become a member of Post 208. He is honored to meet you all.
Before he departs for the North Pole, I have a very special request to ask of you. Please send a staff photo with Luther and Comrades, so that I can frame it for my mantle as a shining example of those on my “nicest” list.
God Bless each of you and your families this Holiday Season!
Yours Truly,
Santa Claus“
We’ve all waited patiently to see what events would transpire this first day of December! OH BOY, were we shocked!!! It’s all true, the Christmas Magic has definitely returned to Department Headquarters! Luther did appear today, right in the middle of Commander Steve Shuga’s podcast! What a riot that little elf is! He has us rolling with laughter and feeling the “spirit”. Oh, and the Commander has some important information to share with you too! Make sure to check out his podcast in the video below.
We want to share the magic, so each day we will posts snapshots on our Facebook page. Make sure you follow us at: facebook.com/floridalegion!
To my fellow Legionnaires and Legion Family members in the Department of FLORIDA:
There are many ways to demonstrate compassion for veterans, but at the top of the list is caring for their families. It is why President Lincoln included widows and orphans in his famous pledge to veterans and it’s why I chose Family First as the theme for my year as national commander.
A recent White House proclamation called it “our patriotic duty” to honor veterans and military families. The American Legion wholeheartedly agrees. It is demonstrated in all 55 departments of our organization every time we award a temporary financial assistance grant, an American Legion Legacy Scholarship or answer a call from our Family Support Network. It is demonstrated every time an American Legion service officer helps a veteran access the VA health care system, which can ease the burden of expensive medical costs that so many families face today.
As the first national commander who also belongs to the American Legion Auxiliary, I am also blessed to have an immediate family that includes Sons of the American Legion members and Legionnaires. My home department of Wisconsin is also the birthplace of a company called Harley Davison, a brand that holds special significance among many of our American Legion Riders. My point is that every component of our American Legion Family is important, just as every relative in our immediate family is important.
We have had some outstanding legislative accomplishments in 2017, including the signing of the Veterans Appeals Modernization Act by President Trump on the stage of our national convention and the passage of The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act. This would not have been possible without the hard work of American Legion Family members who contacted their senators and representatives and asked them to do the right thing.
Numbers equal influence, which is why it is so essential that we recruit, renew and revitalize all of our American Legion components to include posts, units, squadrons and Riders chapters. Reconnect with our active-duty, reserve and Guard units by supporting Family Readiness Groups and letting them know that they are all valued by our American Legion Family.
We have outstanding programs and I am asking for your support in raising money to provide training for our outstanding corps of service officers and temporary financial assistance for children in need.
I thank you for your service as military veterans, as Legionnaires and as members of the Legion Family. Best wishes for a productive and enjoyable conference.
For God and Country,
Denise H. Rohan
National Commander
A representative of The American Legion, Department of Florida will reach out to you soon with information to collect your award.
If you didn’t win this time, keep a close eye out for our 2018 raffles!
The Traveling Vietnam Wall will be traveling to the small community of Fort Meade the subject date sponsored by the Ft Meade VFW Post 11179, American Legion Post 23. The various Veterans organizations within the area will provide a motorcycle escort of the wall from Lake Wales to Fort Meade on November the 8th.
The opening ceremony is on November the 9th at 5:00 p.m. with the Wall to continue to be placed until Monday November the 12th when it will be disassembled and will go onto its next destination.
On the 11th, Post 23 is sponsoring a Spaghetti dinner at 5:00 p.m. in their building for
Veterans and visitors. The dinner will be provided at no cost to Veterans, and others are asked to donate $5.00 per person.
Portable restrooms will be available. The Post will be closed, except for the dinner. No alcohol will be allowed.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 11179, Point of Contact is Herman Fisher at
863-512-6109. The American Legion, Post 23 is where the Wall will be placed.
It is the request of both organizations that we ask for your assistance in getting the word out about this event by posting the attached flier and sponsorship form on the Department events web site.
Also, please note in the posting, they are looking for volunteers who will help erect the wall, set up for the opening ceremony, and perform other duties as needed.
You are welcome to come join us for this event.
Greetings from Madison and Cherry Lake! We are happy to announce that Jeff Minder will host the Florida State Commander Steve Shuga on his radio show on October 16th at 6pm Est. You can find this show live on the internet at http://talk1075.com.
Jeff Minder of the Jeff Minder Show is the CEO and Founder of Top Tier K9. Jeff has been recognized by Dell Computers and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) in the entrepreneur of the year awards, is a nominee to the Air Commando Hall of Fame, and was recognized as one of the top Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Instructors in the US Military.
Jeff is a Master Dog trainer and specializes in advanced puppy imprinting, tracking, scent detection and anger management which have save many owners from paying a visit to a dog bite attorney. Jeff has degrees in computer science, mathematics and search & rescue. Jeff is also the 2nd Vice Commander of Post #224, Cherry Lake where he provides insight to our mission and ensures that we function as outlined in our Preamble.
We would enjoy the opportunity to have this show broadcasted throughout every Post in Florida and therefore we ask that you share this information with all State Officers, Area Commanders, District Commanders, and Post Commanders.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate in contacting me. We look forward to our time with Commander Shuga and like always the information that he will share with us.
Respectfully,
Stuart Scott
3rd District Vice Commander
850-443-8769
stuartscottfl@gmail.com
