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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$15 Tickets (Retail Price – $35.00)
2016 Home Game Schedule
Sat. April 9 | 7:30pm vs. Portland
Sat. April 23|7:30pm vs. Los Angeles
Sat. May 7 | 7:30pm vs. Arizona
Fri. May 13 | 7:30pm vs. Tampa Bay
Fri. May 27 | 7:30pm vs. Jacksonville
Mon. June 13 | 7:30pm vs. Cleveland
Fri. June 24 | 7:30pm vs. Tampa Bay
Sat. July 30 | 7:30pm vs. Philadelphia
To purchase tickets please contact Allyson Capeca at 407-295-2631
DeLand, FL – DeLand will get money from the state to restore the historic American Legion Post there damaged when a tree fell during a hurricane.
Around $100,000 was set aside for the American Legion Post in the state budget that was signed by Governor Rick Scott on Thursday. State Senator Dorothy Hukill (R-Port Orange) and Representative Dwayne Taylor (D-Daytona Beach) have been given credit for helping the Post and the city of DeLand get the funds for the facility, and the two have recieved thanks from DeLand Mayor Bob Apgar for their work. “This will continue the legacy of this historic African-American American Legion Post,” said Apgar.
According to Hukill, supporting the American Legion Post was important because the organization is involved in the community and helps veterans. “I’m so happy we’ll be able to preserve this historic landmark,” said Hukill. “This is a very, very worthy project,” added Taylor. “I was glad to be able to get the funding.”
The current building at 415 West Voorhis Ave. was built in 1954. It has since been recognized as a historic site by the city of DeLand. The building was damaged by hurricanes in 2004, and a large oak tree fell on the back of the building. Work has been done, but the back of the building where the tree hit needs a major overhaul according to Post Commander Charles Williams.
Williams plans to open a museum to show the history of African-Americans in the nation’s wars. “We want to tell the story of our involvement,” he said. “A lot of our history has been unwritten.”
Discussing the future of the Post, Williams said “I’m going to leave it better than I found it. Keep the dream alive and pass it on.”
DUNEDIN, Fl – The American Legion will hold a Walk for Veterans here on Saturday, March 26. Leading the Walk will be American Legion National Commander Dale Barnett and Department of Florida Commander Jim Ramos.
“The purpose of this Walk is to raise public awareness about the crucial issues facing America’s veterans and their families,” said Department Commander Ramos. “An estimated 22 veterans a day commit suicide. Traumatic brain injuries have become a signature wound of the Global War on Terrorism and up to 20 percent of the men and women who served in Iraq or Afghanistan are believed to experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Veterans still have difficulty receiving health care in a timely manner and many have been waiting years to have their disability claims resolved. We owe it to those who served our country to never forget their sacrifice and devotion. We are walking for those who marched for us.”
The Walk will begin at 8 am and is open to all participants. The length of the walk is 2 miles and will start at American Legion Post 275, 360 Wilson Street, Dunedin. It will end at Purple Heart Park.
All of the proceeds will benefit The American Legion National Emergency Fund, which has provided more than $8 million of assistance to American Legion Family members and posts that have been impacted by natural disasters in communities across the country since 1969.
The registration fee for the walk is $15.00 and will include a t-shirt, bottled water and breakfast at the post following the walk.
For more information about The American Legion Walk for Veterans call (727) 733-8153.
The wearing of the cap and usage of The American Legion emblem, facilities and political donations
According to Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution of The American Legion, “The American Legion shall be absolutely nonpolitical and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles nor for the promotion of the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment.” The National Charter, approved by Congress, also stipulates The American Legion as an organization is nonpolitical* which has been interpreted by the National Judge Advocate as “nonpartisan” in modern lingo. Therefore, The American Legion as an organization is prohibited from contributing, helping or endorsing a candidate. However, a member, as a private citizen, and not representing the organization, can employ whatever legal and ethical means to advance his or her candidate.
The Legion cap is considered the official Legion uniform (see p. 42 of The American Legion Officers Guide and Manual of Ceremonies). It is not an individual Legion member’s decision on the appropriate usage of the cap and emblem. If attending a political event, The American Legion cap, or any clothing with the emblem visible, should be removed so as not to imply endorsement by The American Legion. The problem is the assumption of endorsement by those who see the emblem or name worn at in improper location, such as a partisan rally.
When using post facilities to host candidates, post should remove emblem and Legion flag to avoid any impression of endorsements. Candidates for all parties must be presented equal opportunity at the same time to use the facilities on the same terms and conditions as other competing candidates.
If financial contributions are offered by candidates for political office, campaigns, political action committees or political parties, The American Legion should politely decline. Accepting these contributions may be perfectly legal, but The American Legion must avoid any perception of supporting any candidate or political party.
The American Legion values its independence and effectiveness on veterans’ issues. This stance is best maintained by neutrality on individual candidates or political parties. The American Legion by legal definition is non-partisan and supports only issues which impact your Four Pillars.
* This means “non-partisan” in today’s society. The American Legion is allowed by Congress to lobby for veterans benefits and a strong United States of America. (NJA, October 25, 2012)
Check out the video from the Walk for Veterans on Saturday, February 20th. Thank you to Post 117 and the city of Palm Bay for bringing awareness to The American Legion and our veterans!
All American Flag Act was signed into law! Matthew Susin presented The American Legion, Department of Florida with an original bill copy with the original signature of the governor for their support in getting the bill passed.
Beginning Jan. 1, all U.S. or state flags bought by state, county or city agencies are to be made in the United States.
News 6 partner Florida Today reported that three years ago, Andres Matos, then a student at Eau Gallie High School, said he was watching the news for a class assignment and started to think about all the products made in other countries that Americans consume. He brought the idea to a discussion in history teacher Matt Susin’s class where he said he learned something very alarming — even American flags aren’t made in the United States.
It was an idea so simple, so logical, said Susin, that it ignited a lesson in civics that would unfold as reality before the class. The class was charged with pursuing the issue. Students petitioned local government to take action.
The group called for the state to enact a policy to which all public entities purchase American-made flags. When Susin switched schools to Viera High, he again prompted students to take action. The Jefferson Club, a community service organization at the school, jumped on board and reached out to local veterans organizations to join forces in support. 17-year-old Tim Lancaster, a member of the club, gave speeches throughout the county urging others to support the bill alongside fellow students like Josh Henderson and Tyla Gelman who spoke passionately about the issue. Governor Rick Scott came to Viera High on September 21, 2015 to hold another ceremonial signing of the bill.
After the bill was signed Matthew Susin started the Brevard County Veterans back to school program. Veterans from Brevard through the help and coordination efforts of the Joe Foss Institute are speaking on various topics in our Brevard. In the short amount of time that it has started they have spoken to over 14,000 students, and the program has now become the largest speaking project in the southeast United States!
► Job Seekers, Employers, and Service Organizations: Click here to register. Why register? Job seekers can upload their resumes to be viewed by employers ahead of the event.
If you have any other questions, please visit our FAQ page.
HIRING OUR HEROES EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP
This Hiring Our Heroes employment workshop is led by HR and workforce professionals and covers a variety of topics including resume building, networking, and interview tips, taking into account the job seeker’s military background and lifestyle. Hiring Our Heroes digital tools are also integrated into the workshop curriculum. Immediately following the workshop, volunteer career coaches will help you develop an elevator pitch, participate in a mock interview, and create a more effective resume.
► Must register as a job seeker above.
This hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Orlando Chamber of Commerce, United States Army Reserve (USAR), HHC, 143rd Sustainment Command Expeditionary, Private Public Partnership (P3O) Office, Workforce Central Florida, FL Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion, Goodwill Industries International, NBC News, and other local partners.
We are sorry to report that Past 1st District commander, Larry Carpenter, has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Ft. Walton Beach Hospital. He is scheduled to undergo triple bypass surgery on Friday, February 12, 2016. Any new information will be communicated to you through email, as well as posted on Department of Florida’s website.
Please keep Larry and his wife, Patricia, in your thoughts and prayers.
100,000 Military personnel surrender to Japan’s Imperial Army in the battle for Corregidor. They are force marched 63 miles up the peninsula of Bataan.
54,000 arrive at POW Camp O’Donnell.
10,000 were killed in route – the rest escaped into the jungle.
9 April 2016 – National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
We will gather to pay our respect to and honor all those who became a Prisoner of War in the course of defending our Liberties. We will pay our respect to and confirm to the families of our Missing in Action that we, the American public, will NOT Forget their sacrifices and will continue our efforts to ensure we Leave NO Man Behind.
TIME: 0930 hrs. – Meet & Greet commences on the grounds – continental breakfast available (while it lasts)
1030 hrs. – Missing Man Table –
1050 hrs. – Music Prelude – Call to Service
1100 hrs. – Service Begins
Keynote Speakers:
Lt. General Michael Linnington, US Army (Retired), Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency – Will speak on behalf of the Department of Defense and DPAA – http://www.dpaa.mil/
Mr. Bill Norwood, Former Prisoner of War, Founder of the Korean War Ex-POW Association (http://koreanwarexpow.org/ ), captured 5 April 1951 – repatriated 15 August 1953 – will speak on behalf of all Former Prisoners of War.
Ms Pam Cain, The National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia, Board of Directors – Daughter of Colonel Oscar Mauterer, US Air Force, Missing in Action since 15 February 1966 – Will speak on behalf of all Families still waiting for their loved one to come home – http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/
1215 hrs. – Service Concludes
During the course of the Service we will be dedicating Florida’s newest – “POW/MIA Memorial” – with the help of the Hillsborough County JR ROTC
We respectfully request your presence on 9 April 2016 to help celebrate National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day and to assist in the dedication of the new POW/MIA Memorial
Ft Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield (AAF), Georgia, will be conducting its annual Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD) on Saturday, 20 February, at the University of Central Florida, CFE Arena/The Venue, from 0900 hrs. -1600 hrs. All US Army retired Soldiers are invited to attend this great event which will provide retired Soldiers and their families the latest information on the current state of the Army, benefits and entitlements and potential stock investments in Tesla, and the future outlook for defense programs supporting retirees and pay. All Retired Airman, Sailors and Marines and their families are welcome to attend the Fort Stewart Retiree Appreciation Day for current information on federal/state legislation relating to military personnel and veterans.
At this RAD, the Ft Stewart Retiree Council will have briefings from the HQ, Department of the Army Retirement Services Office (ARSO), the Defense Accounting and Finance Service (DFAS), the Military Health Care System (TRICARE), and the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) on upcoming legislation affecting the retired community, and a host of other topics. We’ll also have ID card-making capabilities and the event will culminate with a County Fair with designated representatives from DFAS, TRICARE, Delta Dental, Public Health Service, Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
QUESTIONS? Call (850) 487-1533 or (727) 518-3202, Ext. 5572
REGISTRATION:
MEDAL FORMS: Veterans and military personnel wishing to receive a medal must complete the Governor’s Veterans Service Award form at the registration desk and bring with them documentation or identification to validate their veteran status or military status.
CEREMONY REGISTRATION: Registration generally begins one hour before ceremony start time. Veterans must bring a copy of the form with you along with documentation to validate your veteran status (eg., DD214, retiree ID card, military ID, Florida Driver License with “V” designation, Veterans Service Organization membership card, etc.).
District 8 Commander Dennis Walsh, Vice Commander Pat Stiles, District Service Officer Larry Roberts along with twenty-seven Legionnaires from Post 69 in Avon Park visited the Bay Pines Fisher House on December 6th.
The trip was a great success! They were able to donate over $2,500 to the Fisher House and provide over $400 worth of food. During their visit, they also helped decorate the house for Christmas.
This is what the American Legion is all about, reaching out and helping our fellow comrades and their families.
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