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This agenda is tentative and subject to change.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
| 7:30am – 6:00pm | Emblem Sales | Crystal J2 |
| 7:45am – 5:00pm | Headquarters Office / Legion Registration | Crystal J1 |
| Registration, Programs Information, Membership Cards, & History Book Display. (Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) *Office will be closed from 10:30am-11:30am* | ||
| 8:00am – 4:00pm | Service Officer School | Canary 3-4 |
| This is a two-day, informative VA&R class that covers all veteran benefits. Certificate and card provided upon completion. Call Elizabeth Douglas at 407.295.2631 ext. 235 for more information. Attendance required both days. Pre-Registration required. *Limited seating* | ||
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Dept. Finance Committee Meeting | Crystal G2 |
| Open to all Legionnaires. This meeting will provide a review of the Department’s finances during the past year and address financial issues as needed. | ||
| 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Membership | Crystal N-Q |
| This course will cover details pertaining to membership development Nationally and Statewide. It is highly recommended that all Area and District Commanders attend this course. | ||
| 2:15pm – 3:30pm | Internal Affairs Commission | Crystal G2 |
| This meeting will cover reports from Constitution & By-Laws, Credentials, Disaster Preparedness, POW-MIA, Resolutions, Time & Place, and Special Rules committees. Each Post can send one delegate to this meeting to vote on the matters that will be decided. All voting members must have a ribbon, which can be picked up at registration. | ||
| 2:45pm – 4:00pm | Sgt. At Arms Training | Crystal K-L |
| This course will cover in detail the expected duties of a Post Sgt-at Arms. | ||
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Chaplain’s Training | Crystal M |
| All Chaplains welcome. Meet other Chaplains; review the Chaplains Handbook, take part in an open forum for questions and concerns. | ||
| 3:30pm – 5:30pm | Legion Riders Chairman Meeting | Emerald (2nd floor above Starbucks) |
| This will cover Area and District reports, By Laws, Charters, EOY Report, Awards, and 2019-2020 Goals. | ||
| 3:45pm – 5:00pm | Dept. Executive Committee Meeting | Crystal G2 |
| This meeting will cover current Post matters, budget approval and general Department announcements. *Only Executive Committee Members can address the Committee* |
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| 4:00pm – 5:30pm | Post Commander Class | Crystal N-Q |
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm | 2019 Convention Kick-Off Event | Canary Ballroom |
| American Legion Family Event. Come celebrate our Convention! | ||
Friday, June 28, 2019
| 7:30am – 6:00pm | Emblem Sales | Crystal J2 |
| Table7:45am – 5:00pm | Headquarters Office/Legion Registration | Crystal J1 |
| Registration, Programs Information, Membership Cards, & History Book Display. (Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) *Office will be closed from 10:30am-11:30am* | ||
| 8:00am – 1:00pm | Service Officer School (Day 2) | Canary 3-4 |
| This is the second day of the two-day informative VA&R class that covers all veteran benefits. Certificate and card provided upon completion. Attendance required both days. Pre-Registration required. Call Elizabeth Douglas at 407.295.2631 ext. 235 for more information. *Limited seating* | ||
| 8:00am – 12:30pm | Legion General Session | Royal Ballroom |
| 1:45pm – 2:30pm | Central Area Caucus | Crystal K-L |
| 1:45pm – 2:30pm | Eastern Area Caucus | Crystal M-N |
| 1:45pm – 2:30pm | Northern Area Caucus | Anaheim-Boston |
| 1:45pm – 2:30pm | Southern Area Caucus | Chicago/Denver |
| 1:45pm – 2:30pm | Southwestern Area Caucus | Miami |
| 1:45pm – 2:30pm | Western Area Caucus | Crystal P-Q |
| *Mandatory for District and Area Commanders. Meeting is held by the current Area Commander. This meeting will cover end of the year reports and the election of new Area Commanders. | ||
| 2:45pm – 4:45pm | PVR – Advanced Advocate Training | Canary 3-4 |
| Attendees can expect a closer look into the VetRelief Advocate roll, and not just an overview of the program. Be sure to sign up as space is limited. | ||
| 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Post Operations Class | Chicago/Denver |
| This course will cover details pertaining to general instruction on how to run a successful Post. | ||
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) Overview | Anaheim-Boston |
| Taught by Capt. Bryan Brummett of the Bureau of Law Enforcement Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco | ||
| 4:00pm – 5:30pm | Post Adjutant Class | Crystal M-N |
| Adjutants are urged to attend. Learn the duties and role the Adjutant plays at the Post. | ||
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | ALR General Session | Royal Ballroom |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Cocktail Hour | Canary Ballroom Foyer |
| 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Commander & Presidents’ Banquet | Canary Ballroom |
| Enjoy a fun filled evening with your Department Commander and Auxiliary President. Attendees will enjoy delicious food and great entertainment. Tickets will not be sold on site and must be paid for before Convention. 200 tickets available. | ||
Saturday, June 29, 2019
| 7:30am – 6:00pm | Emblem Sales | Crystal J2 |
| 7:45am – 5:00pm | Headquarters Office/Legion Registration | Crystal J1 |
| Registration, Programs Information, Membership Cards, & History Book Display. (Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) *Office will be closed from 10:30am-11:30am* *Registration closes at 9:45am* | ||
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | Legion General Session | Royal Ballroom |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Electronic Voting | Crystal N-Q |
| 1:30pm | Voting Results | Royal Ballroom |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | 20/4 Bivouac Echelon 30 | Crystal K |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | 20/4 Bivouac Echelon 5 | Crystal L |
| 5:00pm – 5:30pm | FALPA EXEC BOARD ONLY | Crystal M |
| 5:30pm – 6:30pm | FALPA General Meeting | Crystal M |
| Florida American Legion Press Association meeting. Officers and members expected to attend; open to all Legionnaires, Auxiliary and SAL members. Become a member and gain your membership card/press pass. This meeting will review tips/advice on creating and updating Post bulletins and newsletters. | ||
| 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Installation of Officers | Royal Ballroom |
Sunday, June 30, 2019
| 8:30am – 9:00am | Religious Service | Grand Ballroom 7A |
| 9:15am – 10:30am | Department Executive Committee Meeting | Grand Ballroom 7B |
| First official Department Executive Committee meeting after the installation of officers. All newly elected and existing Executive Committee Officers are required to attend. This meeting will cover important dates and upcoming Department of Florida events throughout the year. | ||
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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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