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Exemption for Sales of Food or Drink by Qualified Veteran’s Organizations

Tax Information Publication

TIP

No: 16A01-08

Date Issued:

June 24, 2016

Exemption for Sales of Food or Drink by Qualified Veterans’ Organizations

Sales of food or drink in Florida for immediate consumption are subject to sales and use tax, unless a specific exemption applies.

New Sales Tax Exemption

Beginning July 1, 2016, sales of food or drink by qualified veterans’ organizations to members of such organizations are tax exempt when sold in connection with customary veterans’ organization activities. To qualify for the exemption, the veterans’ organization must hold a current Florida Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption (Form DR-14) as a nationally chartered or recognized veterans’ organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code. Qualified veterans’ organizations may apply for an exemption certificate by filing an Application for a Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption (Form DR-5) with the Department. This fillable form is available on the Department’s website at www.myflorida.com/dor under “Forms and Publications.”

Effect of Exemption on Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration

On or after July 1, 2016, a qualified veterans’ organization that is registered as a sales and use tax dealer may cancel its Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration (Form DR-11) if the only reason for holding the certificate is for the sole purpose of collecting and remitting sales tax on sales of food or drink to members of veterans’ organizations. The quickest way to cancel a certificate of registration is to notify us online. Go to the Department’s website, select “TAXES,” and then select “Update Account Information Online.”

References: Chapter 2016-220, Laws of Florida; Section 212.08(7)(n), Florida Statutes

For More Information

This document is intended to alert you to the requirements contained in Florida laws and administrative rules. It does not by its own effect create rights or require compliance.

For forms and other information, visit our website at www.myflorida.com/dor or call Taxpayer Services, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at 800-352-3671.

For a detailed written response to your questions, write the Florida Department of Revenue, Taxpayer Services, MS 3-2000, 5050 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0112.

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WWAR Alive Ride 2016

Veterans and General Cyclists All Welcome to Help change the lives of our Wounded Military and build a Community Park in Pinellas Park for our heroes by taking part in a fun ride!

Thursday September 1, 2016
From 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Click here for flyer with full details.

2016 State Convention Raffle Winners

Thank you to all those who attended the 98th Annual American Legion, Department of Florida Convention.

Keith and Rosemary Snow

Here are your Raffle Winners, drawn on Saturday, June 18, 2016:

1st	Keith Snow	Tequesta, FL	$10,000
2nd	Robert Smiley	Clearwater, FL	$2,500
3rd	Robert Smiley	Clearwater, FL	$1,000
4th	George Ruxton	Dania Beach, FL	$500
5th	Douglas Lewis		$100
6th	Allen Delamater	New Smyrna Beach, FL	$100
7th	W.B. Osteen	Orange Park, FL	$100
8th	Dennis Dube	Murphy, NC	$100
9th	Terry Ring	Safety Harbor, FL	$100
10th	Victor Yokin	Port Charlotte, FL	$100
11th	Dennis Dube	Murphy, NC	$100
12th	Charles Pitzen	Lakeland, FL	$100
13th	Arthur Greenwald	Delray Beach, FL	$100
14th	Harold Fagan	The Villages, FL	$100

A Note From Our 3rd Vice Commander – Dianne M. Boland

Greetings –

The year will end with our Department Convention (June 16 – 19) and another year will start with a new 3^rd Vice Commander. I want to thank each and every member of our legion family for all the love and support I have been shown this year as your 3^rd Vice Commander. You have done amazing work on your programs and came up with some very interesting ways to raise money to support your programs.

I hope by now you have submitted your Consolidated Post Report (CPR) to Department and National. Department also receives your CPR Addendum. You must have these in by convention in order to vote. Our programs are not complete until the paperwork has been done. It’s these numbers that our National Commander takes to Congress that helps us and our veterans.

I look forward to working with you in the future. We belong to a wonderful organization called “The American Legion Family”.

Dianne M. Boland
3^rd Vice Commander
Department of Florida
3rdvice@legionmail.org
(561) 315-0679

Veteran & Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit

You are cordially invited to participate in the Department of the Navy’s Veteran & Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit on Thursday, June 2nd at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel – Tampa Airport – Westshore, Tampa, FL. The Hiring Fair is from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and will run in conjunction with veteran focused workshops.

-Updates and additional information also available on website above.

*WALK-INS are welcome

* Please bring employment support documentation IF ABLE (DD-214, Statement of Service, Schedule A, Disability Rating, Transcripts etc.); not required

The Hiring Fair will be led by the Department of Defense’s Hiring Heroes. The employers’ efforts will be focused on providing career opportunities as well as on-site, interview opportunities for qualified wounded, ill, injured, transitioning Service members, Veterans, their spouses, family members and primary caregivers.

Click here to download flyer with schedule.

98th Annual Department Convention Program Advertising

Greetings Legionnaires,

The American Legion Department of Florida will be hosting its 98th Annual Statewide Convention June 16 – 19^th2016 at The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando FL, 32821.

We wanted to give each Post the unique opportunity to be recognized by advertising in our Convention Program. This is your chance to send well wishes for a successful convention; announce outstanding membership goals; thank your officers for a great year; announce new officers or pay tribute to a special member of your post!

There are three different advertisement layouts to choose from: full page, half page or quarter page. The following rates are exclusive to our Legionnaires:

Full Page Advertisement (8.5 x 11) $350 Legion Member Discount: $175

Half Page Advertisement (5.5 x 9) $200 Legion Member Discount: $100

Quarter Page Advertisement (5.5 x 4.5) $100 Legion Member Discount: $50

ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MAY 15^th2016

The American Legion appreciates your support of our veterans that have served and continue to serve our great country. We extend our ever-lasting gratitude to our men and women in uniform. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Douglas, Event Coordinator at 407-295-2631 ext. 232 or via email at events@floridalegion.org

Click here to download form.

Sincerely,
Michael McDaniel
Department Adjutant

Veteran Employment Opportunity – Martin Brower

Martin Brower
Position:

Class A Deliver Driver

Apply by WEB:

www.mbhires.com or call 1-877-624-4737 ext 101

Position Summary:

Responsible for the safe operation of company equipment and timely, courteous delivery of product to our customers.

About Martin Brower:

Martin Brower is committed to being the world’s leading logistics services provider for the quick-service restaurant industry. We operate out of 55 Distribution centers across 17 countries around the world providing consistency for our suppliers operations and vast career opportunities for our employees. We are a world-class company whose success is directly attributed to our world-class people empowered by training and development plans and augmented by the best technology in the industry. Our customers are the heart of our business because our business is protecting their business with tips you can get if you navigate here. This commitment and leadership has been recognized by our supply chain partners through a Strategic Partner Award, Supplier of the Year Award, President’s Award and most recently the People First Award.

Martin Brower is a division of Reyes Holdings, L.L.C. Aligned with leading brewers and foodservice providers, the companies that comprise Reyes Holdings deliver the best-known brands and widest variety of food and beverage items to restaurants and retailers around the world.

Positions Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Delivering products to our customer utilizing various methodologies that may include manual conveyors, carts or pallets in a multi-temperature environment
Effectively maneuver equipment on lots with obstacles and limited space
Provide exceptional customer service to each customer
Accurately complete necessary paperwork
Utilize on-board computer program (XATA)
Understand and abide by all Company policies, government regulations, and safe work processes at all times
Any other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience:
21 years of age
Class A CDL
Have and maintain an acceptable MVR in compliance with DOT requirements
Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience or equivalent military experience
Willing to work any schedule, including weekends and holidays, due to our 24/7 environment
Customer-focused, team-player attitude
Demonstrated safety behavior
This position must pass post-offer background, pre-employment screening, DOT Physical and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Prior foodservice distribution/delivery experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds
Multi-temperature environment
Post-offer assessment will be given to determine if the applicant meets the ergonomic requirements for the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits:

Martin-Brower knows our employees work hard, so we offer competitive wages and a generous benefits package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are many opportunities for you to distinguish yourself and move up in our stable company through excellent work performance.

Benefits include:

Various health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance options
Life insurance, dependent and supplemental options available
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance, supplemental and dependent options available
Short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
401(K) plan with company matching
Paid holidays and paid time off
Wellness programs
Home/Auto insurance
Roadside assistance coverage
Legal aid

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made if there are ever involved in an accident and how insurance can cover for those situations. For those who need legal assistance after an accident, then consider getting help from an auto accident attorney.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace..

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

How to Apply

To apply, visit www.mbhires.com or 1-877-MB HIRES

Click here for printable version.

Universal Technical Institute Unveils Student Veterans’ Centers at both Orlando Campus Locations

Dedicated Locations Added to List of Student Veteran Resources at UTI’s Orlando Campuses

UTI Veteran-Student Information Centers

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 12, 2016) – Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, car accidents or collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, today unveiled new onsite student veterans’ centers at its two Orlando campuses. The centers, located at both the Universal Technical Institute campus and the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute campus, are designed to provide a comfortable and relaxing environment for some the school’s most- honored students to unwind.

UTI veteran students can access the centers and any veteran-specific materials relating to campus resources, educational benefits, scholarships, grants, career opportunities, campus/community events and veterans’ hospital services. Veteran work/study personnel are also on hand everyday to meet the specific needs of UTI’s student veterans.

“We recognize that veterans face unique challenges as they transition to civilian careers and share strong bonds with others who have served,” said Steve McElfresh, president of Universal Technical Institute and its sister campuses, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, in Orlando. “These new, dedicated centers offer our veteran students social opportunities that will enhance their connectedness to one another and optimize the learning environment.”

McElfresh was joined at the dedication ceremony by Fla. Rep Victor Torres, Jr., and Dennis Latta, Central Florida Supervisor for the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Both Torres, a Marine Corps veteran himself, and Latta toured the school’s state-of-the-industry campus and met with current UTI student veterans.

For five straight years, UTI has been named a Military Friendly School®, a designation given to the top 15% of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that deliver the best experience for military students.

The Invictus Games opening ceremony producers are STILL accepting vocal/singing auditions!

This is an opportunity for active duty, veteran, spouses to be a part of an international program right here in Orlando Florida.

If you are an individual or part of a group and want to showcase your singing talent, contact the CAMMO organization – let them know you want to audition – and they well help you audition remotely –

C*A*M*M*O
Center for American Military Music Opportunities

(888) 562-6220
www.cammomusic.org

The open ceremony will be broadcast live around the world! Pass the word to all your military/veteran friends & families and get them involved too.

We have included an article link (below) from the Military Times that will update you on some of the program and the celebrity personalities involved. You DON’T want to miss out on this unique opportunity to be involved with wounded warriors from around the world.

See YOU in Orlando for the Invictus Games! Have a Great Day!

Here is a bit more info about the games if you know of anyone in the area that has not yet auditioned please let them know http://militari.ly/1S6t4k8!

Warrior Cane Project

Providing custom canes & training, improving physical therapy and morale for our wounded and veterans worldwide.

3 Hour Free cane seminar for disabled veterans. Includes a FREE Cane for participant ($225 value)

The Warrior’s Cane Project has trained hundreds of recently returning, middle-aged, and Senior Veterans from coast-to-coast in the past 8 years. The Project is a registered 501C3 non-profit and is designed for Veterans and is 100% no-cost for Veterans.

The only requirement for participation is that the individual receiving the tools and training is a Veteran of the U. S. Armed Forces.

The Warrior Cane Project and Cane Masters International will be holding no-cost Special Event for Veterans in the Tampa Area this June. Participants will receive a $225 custom Warrior Combat Cane plus training at no cost, no strings attached.

This Special Event will be held in the Tampa Bay area at:
Sheraton Suites / Tampa Airport

4400 West Cypress Street
Tampa, Florida 33607

(813) 873-8675

We here at the Warrior’s Cane Project and Cane Masters would like to conduct the event for a total of 60 Veterans on Friday, June 8, 2016. There will be two sessions, one from 0900-1200 hours and one from 1300 until 1600 hours (two sessions and we would like to have 30 Veterans per session).

We would respectfully request that all interested Veterans pre-register with Cane Masters International by calling (800) 422-2263 so that we can keep track of attendance and which session they wish to attend.

For more information or to schedule an event, please contact: Cane Masters (800) 422-2263 or email info@canemasters.com.

Veteran Employment Opportunity – Envoy Mortgage

Envoy Mortgage
Functional Title of Position:

Loan Originator

Reports to:

Branch Manager

Department / Branch:

Field

Location:

Field

General Summary:

(Full-time) – Obtains purchase and refinance mortgage loans in accordance with established policies and procedures and appropriate guidelines by calling upon realtors; builders; past clients and referral partners; provides strong communication and support to management, underwriting, processors, and customers to clear stipulations needed. Reviews loans in process daily and determines which loans must be processed immediately. Performs document audit to approve or reject each loan package for funding. Resolves any exceptions with customer prior to funding. Administers the timely daily disbursement and receipt of funds. Enters data from new loan applications and other documents into computer system. Orders credit reports, appraisals, flood certifications, and title work. Refers loans that do not meet basic standards to staff underwriter. Provides follow-up on a consistent basis with internal staff, borrowers, and agents to complete processing. Analyzes loan files and submits completed loans for approval. Responds to inquiries from agents/referral partners and borrowers regarding status of loans in process. Completes loan sheets and conversion logs. Collects fees. Ensures regulatory compliance. Creates and maintains loan files. Processes approval and denial letters. Maintains status of all files in process and updates as needed; keeps abreast of all FHA, VA, and conventional guidelines and changes that may affect loan status. Completes all required paperwork and forms in a timely and accurate manner; prepares all required reports.

(Part-time) – Obtains purchase and refinance mortgage loans in accordance with established policies and procedures and appropriate guidelines by calling upon realtors; builders; past clients and referral partners; provides strong communication and support to management, underwriting, processors, and customers to clear stipulations needed. Reviews loans in process daily and determines which loans must be processed immediately. Performs document audit to approve or reject each loan package for funding. Resolves any exceptions with customer prior to funding. Administers the timely daily disbursement and receipt of funds. Enters data from new loan applications and other documents into computer system. Orders credit reports, appraisals, flood certifications, and title work. Refers loans that do not meet basic standards to staff underwriter. Provides follow-up on a consistent basis with internal staff, borrowers, and agents to complete processing. Analyzes loan files and submits completed loans for approval. Responds to inquiries from agents/referrals partners and borrowers regarding status of loans in process. Completes loan sheets and conversion logs. Collects fees. Ensures regulatory compliance. Creates and maintains loan files. Processes approval and denial letters. Maintains status of all files in process and updates as needed; keeps abreast of all FHA, VA, and conventional guidelines and changes that may affect loan status. Completes all required paperwork and forms in a timely and accurate manner; prepares all required reports.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Promote Envoy’s products to Real Estate Agents, Home Buyers, other lead sources and allreferral sources.
Procure new loan applications that result in funded loans.
Request and gather relevant information/documents from the borrower to complete the application, its structure and all loan disclosures. This must be done in coordination with processing as well as underwriting.
Adhere to all Envoy standards, including, but not limited to production minimums and customer service.
Educate borrowers on current offerings and programs for which they qualify
Stay current on personal finance principles in order to offer comprehensive mortgage advice to clients
Monitor the process and communicate effectively with the borrower and all other parties to the transaction on the status of the loan
Present complete and accurate files to the Processor
Coordinate the flow of information to all concerned parties
Prospect for new loan applications by meeting with and presenting products to
potential referral sources such as realtors, CPAs, financial planners and past clients
Stay current with required continuing education, new products, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guidelines, Envoy guidelines and overlays, and HUD guidelines
Maintain contact with past clients to promote Envoy’s products
Ensure all marketing is performed in a manner that is compliant
Ensure maintenance of a current license to perform Loan Originator duties within their assigned branch
Comply with local, state and federal laws regarding position
Conduct business in an ethical manner and in the best interest of Envoy, with Envoy’s
core values in mind
Any additional duties that may be assigned by the Branch Manager

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE INCUMBENT WILL ALSO PERFORM OTHER REASONABLY RELATED BUSINESS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY MANAGEMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

Must hold State NMLS or obtain applicable State license within XXX days of employment or employment will be terminated
Satisfactorily pass background check

Physical Requirements

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl

How to Apply

Send all eligible resumes to Albert Diaz, Veterans Services Director with PROJECT: VetRelief.

Click here for printable version.

Veteran Employment Opportunity – Envoy Mortgage

Envoy Mortgage
Functional Title of Position:

Loan Originator Assistant – Unlicensed

Reports to:

Branch Manager

Department / Branch:

Field

General Summary:

This position may be used for unlicensed Loan Originators working towards or waiting for approval from the state regarding licensing. They will be responsible for providing administrative support to loan originators within assigned branch.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Primary duty may be to become a licensed loan originator for assigned branch.
Assist in gathering loan material for assigned loans files.
Responsible for the development of leads for a specific loan originator.
Become familiar with Envoy’s process, policies and procedures.
Ability to learn, or have past in-depth experience, in mortgage banking process, with a preference in residential mortgage banking.
Complete knowledge of Envoy’s products, systems and competitive advantages.
Superior ability with required communication, organizational and computer skills.

Under no circumstances will the Marketing Representative engage in any of the following tasks:

Quoting rates;
Offering or negotiating the terms of a mortgage loan;
Taking a mortgage loan application;
Any other activities that require a Loan Originator License.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE INCUMBENT WILL ALSO PERFORM OTHER REASONABLY RELATED BUSINESS DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY MANAGEMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

3-5 Years of experience in similar setting
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Excellent customer service skills and working in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills are a must
Must be a self-starter who is reliable, detail oriented and the ability to resolve issues
Strong relationship building a must, along with strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze issues and create effective resolutions, while managing multiple projects at one time.

Physical Requirements

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

How to Apply

Send all eligible resumes to Albert Diaz, Veterans Services Director with PROJECT: VetRelief.

Click here for printable version.

Memo from Department NEC Dennis Boland

2016 GARLAND MURPHY AWARD

Last year the Department of Florida won the Garland Murphy Award based on total contributions of $31,883.00 from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015.

With May 31^st being approximately 7 weeks away, I am again asking for your support and contribution to The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc.

So far as of April 7^th Florida American Legion has contributed $14,015.00 to the Foundation.

We are presently in third (3^rd) place in donations as of April 7^th. Below is the donations by Departments

STATE DONATIONS

Pennsylvania $21,988.55

Iowa $14,581.70

Florida $14,015.00

As you can see we are behind the Department of Pennsylvania by $7,973.55. I know things are tuff, but if you can afford to make a donation to Foundation, we could possibly bring home The Garland Murphy Award again this year.

I will be leaving for Indianapolis on April 28^th for the National Executive Committee meetings. If you would like for me to present your check at the Board of Directors meeting on May 1^st, you can send the check to me at

314 Lake Ave
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

Please have it arrive before April 28^th. Or you can send your check to

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
PO Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206

I am thanking you in advance for your consideration and support of the Foundation.

Dennis R. Boland
President
The American Legion
Child Welfare Foundation

Click here for printable version.

Press Release – Governor Rick Scott

Governor Scott Names Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Sutphin as Interim Executive Director of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced his nomination for the interim appointment to fill the vacancy at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs created by the resignation of Mike Prendergast. Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Sutphin is named as the interim appointment subject to the approval by the three members of the Cabinet. The Florida Cabinet will meet on April 26^th to vote on Lieutenant Colonel Sutphin becoming the interim appointment.

Governor Rick Scott said, “Glenn has done a great job at the Department of Military Affairs advocating for all of Florida’s National Guardsmen for almost 20 years. He served alongside the brave men and women of our state in the Florida National Guard and has dedicated his career to not only making sure all Floridians are safe, but also making Florida the most veteran friendly state in the nation. As a disabled veteran, I am confident he will provide great leadership while continuing to advocate for all of Florida’s veterans.

Sutphin has served as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Affairs Director of the Department of Military Affairs since 1999. Prior to that he served in the Florida National Guard as a U.S. Army Officer and Field Artillery Officer for over 30 years. He also worked as the Desoto County Development Director while serving as a guardsman. He has been awarded over 50 medals including the Legion of Merit and the Florida Cross, the highest award in Florida, for exceptional performance in outstanding service and achievement. He was also awarded the Order of Saint Barbara and the Bronze Order of Mercury for outstanding innovation in programming.

The Cabinet Governance Guidelines (link) adopted by the Governor and Cabinet call for the Governor to name an interim appointee to temporarily fill a vacancy, subject to the approval by the Cabinet. The process of making a permanent appointment will also be governed by the Cabinet Governance Guidelines.

To view the letter Governor Scott sent to Cabinet members please click HERE.

Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure.

Click here to view source.

2016 Spirit of ’45

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, August 14, 2016.

Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive and join us as we celebrate Lee County’s National Spirit of ’45 Day in For Myers on August 14, 2016. For full details please visit www.spiritof45.org.

Click here for flyer.

Click here for sponsorship information.

Letter from Department Commander ~ Jim Ramos

Florida Legionnaires, Thank you for all your support in our year with “Legion PRIDE”, But Please continue to work on Membership and help your Post, District and Department. Be a 100% on membership we can do it. How? By doing the following: Retain, Reinstate, Recruit, and Renew of our members who have NOT renew up to now. Please continue if you have not made 100% keep going until June 30, 2016 which is the end of the Legion year.

I thanks all the District I visited for helping me with the Post visit and the warm welcome in the Districts. We have great Post in Florida and we all do something difference in our community’s please continue doing all we can for our Veterans and their families. Also do not forget our Volunteers just say Thank you or have an appreciation day (a Dinner, award of some kind and certificate of appreciation) for your volunteers.

We have a very good time as the Legion Family: first picture at Post 142, Post 335 and Post 130.

Also, we need your Post CPR (Consolidated Post Report) and Department Addendum. Your Post has work all year round with all the programs so please lets do it (CPR) and turn it in to Department as soon as possible. If you are going to the Department Convention and your Post has not sent in the CPR report you cannot vote so get it in NOW. Please do your part and do the right thing and turn it in (your CPR report).

Do you like awards? If so this is easy to do “Post Excellence Award”. I know you do the work at your Post so if your Post is 100% just do it the paperwork to receive the award and send it to me at Department HQ, with the following information:

Membership: Must be at least one member greater than the previous year. At least one Post officer attends District meetings.
Youth Activities: Must sponsor and actively participate in at least one primary youth program: Boys State, American Legion Baseball, Oratorical, Boy Scout or Junior Shooting Sports. Just one program you do very well.
Community: Must accomplish a community service project with members of the Legion Family activity working in the community outside the post home. A wide range of potential projects exists, such as a project centered on one of the Children & Youth’s emphasis areas to fulfilling a strictly local needs. A monetary donation may be part of the project but may not constitute the entire project.
Service to troops/veterans: Must accomplish a project supporting troops or veterans in the community with Legion Family members outside the post home. Potential projects include the Family Support Network, Heroes to hometown, or simply helping a local veteran with necessary update to his or her home. Again, a monetary donation may be part of the project but may not constitute the entire project.

Your Post does all the hard work all year round so Post Recognition should be a top priority because you all deserve it. Each Post has something they do excellence so why NOT? Thank you and your Post for all the work they DO.

Thank you for all your support and please continue working hard.

Jim Ramos,

Department Commander

Veteran Employment Opportunity – United States Postal Service

United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 10013924

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the examination may be limited.

Branch

Gulf Atlantic District

Job Posting Period

04/04/2016 – 04/18/2016

This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.

Job Title

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Facility Location

JACKSONVILLE VMF
1100 KINGS RD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32203-9302

CONTACT INFORMATION: Margaret A. Simon-Anderson, Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Facility, 904-359-2832, margaret.anderson@usps.gov

Position Information

Title: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Occupation Code: 5823-0001
Non-Scheduled Days: VARIES
Hours: VARIES

DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide.

SALARY RANGE: $41,185 – $55,633 annual salary paid bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 114383
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental procedures you can get quoted at this website, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Accounts to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses are also available. We offer ten paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.

Applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/employment to be considered for this employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondences to be received.

@usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com

EXAM REQUIRED: If you are invited to take this test, instructions regarding the exam process will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity.

SUPERVISION
Manager, Vehicle Maintenance; Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance; or other designated supervisor.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement to be drug free, if you need to pass the test but your meds will not allow it, try the best synthetic urine. A pre-employment drug test is used to determine if a prospective hire uses illicit substances or abuses prescription medication. It may also be used for employees who are returning to work after an injury or absence, at which time it may be referred to as a pre-placement drug test.
2. However, if applicants are found to be under the influence or have had a drug-intake history, then they’d be banned from reapplying for a certain time and would be put under the care of a rehab center like Hope Canyon Recovery or Legacy Healing Miami Fl for treatment options (If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, call the same centre posthaste). Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity, if you do, please visit this website, run the background check and then upload the results. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Current non-career Postal Service employees who wish to apply for this vacancy must go to usps.com/employment and use your existing eCareer Profile to apply. Do not log into LiteBlue; if you logged into LiteBlue, log out and close your browser before going to usps.com/employment.

Functional Purpose

Performs routine and complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet; troubleshoots and diagnoses more complex vehicle malfunctions using a variety of computerized test equipment; may provide assistance to lower level employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs operational checks on engines; its major supporting systems, parts, components, assemblies; including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled components used for companies when they do an Electronic Box Build o other similar process.
Performs various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and other information from electronic scanners and test analyzers; uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring schematics to determine operational difficulties, driveability problems and evaluates performance efficiency.
Conducts visual and auditory vehicle inspections, road calls and road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotates vehicle problems on work orders.
Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections.
Prepares and updates vehicle records, maintains vehicle records; annotates labor time, parts and/orequipment and other pertinent data on work orders.
Performs engine tune-ups; removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans parts, components, assemblies and accessories; uses a variety of specialized test equipment to adjust systems and components to prescribed operating tolerances.
Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles resulting from road calls and identifies improperly functioning part(s) and repairs or replaces.
Repairs and replaces major components including transmissions , differentials, brake systems, power assist units, steering and suspension assemblies.
Performs other job related duties and responsibilities in support of primary duties.
Follows all established safety practices and procedures; complies with all postal, local, state and federal environmental regulations and policies.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting’s closing date. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans’ preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

Orlando V.I.E.W. Classes – Lake Nona, FL

VIEW classes are next week. All Veterans are encouraged to register for attend.

Don’t forget that the location is at Lake Nona. For those Veterans who are closer to Lake Baldwin, please have them take the shuttle to Lake Nona. The shuttle runs every hour on the hour.

Ed Sheubrooks Retirement Event

The Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Florida cordially invites you and a guest to attend a dinner to honor Ed Sheubrooks who will be retiring after 35 years as the Detachment of Florida Adjutant and will be at home now with the proper In Home Hospice Care to help him with all of his medical needs. For those close to retire and in the need of health care services, consider contacting Wilshire Health & Community Services: home health care. Of course, there are plenty of options for those looking to make their new home at an assisted living facility, where their needs and health can be taken care of seamlessly. If you navigate to this website you can find several options in order to locate the closest one to you. Should you like what you see in the site, you can easily schedule a visit in order to take a look at the facilities first hand.

This is the final week that we will accepting RSVPs to attend this event to honor one of our own who has selfishly served The American Legion Family here in Florida. As we get closer to the event we need to make sure that our caterer has right number of attendees. If you are planning to attend we have extended the date to respond, please RSVP no later than Thursday, April 7, 2016 as we must supply our information to the caterer no later than 7 days prior to the event.

We hope that you will be able to join us for this event to honor a great man for his dedicated service to The American Legion Family.

Please share this with other members of The American Legion Family. For more information, contact Detachment Assistant Adjutant Jim Roberts by e-mail at jim.robertsfl@gmail.com.

For RSVP Information and Invitation, click here.

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Orlando Predator Tickets

American Legion in partnership with Gov Vacation Rewards invites all current and former members of the military to take advantage of an exclusive offer for Orlando Predators arena football tickets at the Amway Center all season long. Come celebrate the Orlando Predators 25th Anniversary with 100 % of the net proceeds being donated to Project Vet Relief.