Department of Florida

Agenda

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This agenda is tentative and subject to change. Last update 06/27/2019. Download Tentative Schedule.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
7:30am – 6:00pm Emblem Sales Crystal G1
7:45am – 5:00pm Headquarters Office / Legion Registration Crystal G2
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 Bekki Tibbs at 407.295.2631 for more information. Attendance required both days. Pre-Registration required. *Limited seating* Click here to pre-register.
11:00am – 12:30pm Food Handlers Class Crystal N-Q
Class given by Food Safety Certifications, LLC. Certificate will be given at the end of class. This course is intended to provide certification to those in attendance on food safety training for your Post. The course will cover key areas including Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-contamination & Allergens, Time & Temperature, as well as Cleaning & Sanitation. *Certification good for 3 years*
12:00pm – 1:00pm Judge Advocate Round Table Miami
This course will cover how to advise the different sections of the Legion and how to interpret the Constitution and By-Laws of the Post, District, or Area.
1:00pm – 2:00pm Dept. Finance Committee Meeting Atlanta/Boston
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 – 3:00pm Chaplain’s Training Anaheim
All Chaplains welcome. Meet other Chaplains; review the Chaplains Handbook, take part in an open forum for questions and concerns.
2:15pm – 3:30pm Internal Affairs Commission Crystal H
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 Miami
This course will cover in detail the expected duties of a Post Sgt-at Arms.
3:30pm – 5:30pm Legion Riders Chairman Meeting Chicago
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 Atlanta/Boston
This meeting will cover current Post matters, budget approval and general Department announcements.

*Only Executive Committee Members can address the Committee*
4:00pm – 5:30pm Post Commander Class Crystal N-Q
This course will cover details pertaining to the duties of Commander at Post level.
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 G1
7:45am – 5:00pm Headquarters Office/Legion Registration Crystal G2
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 Bekki Tibbs at 407.295.2631 for more information. *Limited seating* Click here to pre-register.
8:00am – 12:30pm Legion General Session Crystal H
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. Click here to pre-register.
2:45pm – 4:45pm Membership Crystal M-N
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.
2:45pm – 4:30pm State Legislative Meeting Crystal K-L
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
5:00pm – 6:00pm 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 Crystal H
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 – 3:00pm Emblem Sales Crystal G1
7:45am – 3:00pm Headquarters Office/Legion Registration Crystal G2
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 Crystal H
12:00pm – 1:00pm Electronic Voting Crystal N-Q
1:30pm Voting Results Crystal H
2:00pm – 3:00pm FALPA Training & Breakout Boston
4:00pm – 6:00pm 20/4 Bivouac Echelon 30 Anaheim
4:00pm – 6:00pm 20/4 Bivouac Echelon 5 Atlanta
5:00pm – 5:30pm FALPA EXEC BOARD ONLY Boston
5:30pm – 6:30pm FALPA General Meeting Boston
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 Crystal H
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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