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This agenda is tentative and subject to change. Last update 5/18/2022.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
| Shotgun Start 8:30am | Commander’s Golf Tournament | Falcon’s Fire Golf Course |
| Please join us for the Commander’s Annual State Convention Golf Tournament. Proceeds will benefit the Commander’s Charity, PROJECT: VetRelief. Download form. | ||
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Thursday, June 16, 2022
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Legion Headquarters Office | Grand 1-2 |
| Registration, Programs Information, Membership Cards, and History Book Display. (Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) **Closed for lunch 10:30 am – 11:30 am** | ||
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Emblem Sales | Grand 4 |
| Visit Emblem Sales for all of your Legion and Department gear, pins, patches, and more. You can also order online at floridalegionstore.org. | ||
| 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Service Officer School – Day 1 | Palm 4-5 |
| This is a two-day informative Post Service Officer class that covers all veteran benefits. Certificate and certification card provided upon completion. Pre-Registration is required, go to https://bit.ly/3vw3IpQ. Attendance is required on both days. Pre-Registration required. **Limited Seating** | ||
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Department Finance Committee Meeting | Narcissus / Orange |
| 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. | ||
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Post Membership Training | International Ballroom |
| This course will review the main question: “Where do we go from here?” The course instructor will review the new electronic way to process membership, tactics, and discuss how to properly execute the membership plan and achieving 100% Membership. | ||
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Food Handler’s Class | Camelia / Dogwood |
| This class is for food handlers to provide best practices and procedures to manage risk while handling and processing food and beverages and how to protect your Post. Pre-Registration required, go to: https://bit.ly/3OpnMTC. | ||
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Buddy Check Training | Fuchsia / Gardenia |
| Class to give out information and training on the importance of performing regular buddy checks. | ||
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Internal Affairs Commission | International Ballroom |
| This meeting will cover reports from the 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 matters that will be decided. All voting members must have a ribbon, which can be picked up at registration. | ||
| 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Fundraising Class | Fuchsia / Gardenia |
| Legionnaires can expect to learn about a variety of fundraising techniques that can boost other Post initiatives. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Department Executive Committee Meeting | International Ballroom |
| This meeting will cover current Post matters, budget approval and general Department announcements. **Only Executive Committee Members can address the Committee** | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Post Operations Training | Camelia / Dogwood |
| This course will provide general instruction on how to run a successful Post. Topics will include an explanation of The American Legion Organization, officer responsibilities, Post programs & business, social functions, Post audits, public relations, challenges and preparation, and helpful Post resources. | ||
| 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Legion Riders District Chairmen Meeting | Hibiscus / Iris |
| All Legion Riders District Chairmen will learn about their role as a District Chairman and the year’s upcoming events. | ||
| 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | 2022 Convention Kick-Off Party | Poolside |
| American Legion Family Event! Come celebrate the kick-off of our Convention. Enjoy music, free beer and wine, and refreshments while supplies last. Cash bar is also available. Download flyer. | ||
Friday, June 17, 2022
Friday, June 17, 2022
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Legion Headquarters Office | Grand 1-2 |
| Registration, Programs Information, Membership Cards, and History Book Display. (Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) **Closed for lunch 10:30 am – 11:30 am** | ||
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Emblem Sales | Grand 4 |
| Visit Emblem Sales for all of your Legion and Department gear, pins, patches, and more. You can also order online at floridalegionstore.org. | ||
| 8:00 am – 1:00 pm | Service Officer School – Day 2 | Palm 4-5 |
| This is a two-day informative Post Service Officer class that covers all veteran benefits. Certificate and certification card provided upon completion. Pre-Registration is required, go to https://bit.ly/3vw3IpQ. Attendance is required on both days. Pre-Registration required. **Limited Seating** | ||
| 8:00 am – 12:30 pm | General Session | International Ballroom |
| This meeting will cover Department Officer reports and awards, Commission / Committee reports and awards, and Department nominating speeches. Strongly recommended for all Legionnaires to attend. | ||
| 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm | Area Caucuses | |
| Central Area | Narcissus / Orange | |
| Eastern Area | Camellia / Dogwood | |
| Northern Area | Kahili / Lily | |
| Southern Area | Fuchsia / Gardenia | |
| Southwestern Area | Hibiscus / Iris | |
| Western Area | Azalea / Begonia | |
| Mandatory for District and Area Commanders. The meeting is held by the current Area Commander. This meeting will cover end-of-the-year reports and the election of the new Area Commander. | ||
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Post Commander’s Training | Camelia / Dogwood |
| This course will cover details pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of a Post Commander. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | 20/4 Echelon 30 Meeting | Crystal |
| Honor Society of female members of the American Legion. Female members of the Legion are encouraged to attend and learn the benefits of becoming involved with this group. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Historian Class | Fuchsia / Gardenia |
| Learn how to put History Narratives and Yearbooks together and best practices to maintain your Post’s history. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Sgt-at-Arms, Color & Honor Guard Training | Hibiscus / Iris |
| This class will cover in detail the expected duties and responsibilities of a Post Sgt-at-Arms and how your Color & Honor guard can be more involved with Legion and community events. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Chaplain’s Training | Kahili / Lily |
| As a spiritual leader, the chaplain is an integral part of all American Legion ceremonies. Learn about your role as Chaplain for Legion events, prayer writing, promoting Four Chaplains Sunday, providing spiritual leadership, and submitting annual reports to outline your Post’s achievements from the year. | ||
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Post Adjutants Training | Camelia / Dogwood |
| This course will cover details pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of a Post Adjutant. | ||
| 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | FALPA Executive Board Meeting | Narcissus / Orange |
| 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm | FALPA General Meeting | Narcissus / Orange |
| 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. This course will also cover a brief post public relations overview. | ||
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Cocktail Hour | International Foyer |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Commander’s and President’s Banquet | International Ballroom |
| It’ll be a Blast from the 80s when you join us for the Commander’s & President’s Banquet on June 17, 2022, 19:00, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista’s International Ballroom. Cocktail hour is 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Banquet is 7:00 pm to 9:00pm. Entertainment and Dinner will be provided. Order tickets online. | ||
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Saturday, June 18, 2022
| 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Legion Headquarters Office | Grand 1-2 |
| Registration, Programs Information, Membership Cards, and History Book Display. (Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) **Closed for lunch 10:30 am – 11:30 am** **Registration closes at 9:45 am** | ||
| 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Emblem Sales | Grand 4 |
| Visit Emblem Sales for all of your Legion and Department gear, pins, patches, and more. You can also order online at floridalegionstore.org. | ||
| 8:00 am – 12:30 pm | General Session | International Ballroom |
| Continuation of Commission / Committee reports and awards, Membership awards, and Special Order of Business – Election of Officers 2022 – 2023. Strongly recommended for all Legionnaires to attend. | ||
| 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Electronic Voting | International Ballroom |
| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Voting Results | International Ballroom |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Judge Advocate Training | Azalea / Begonia |
| 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, and Area. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Legislative Training | Poinsettia / Quince |
| Get ready for the Legislative session! Learn how to get to know the Legislators. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Homeless Veterans Training | Fuchsia / Gardenia |
| Class is designed to gather information to assist in helping the Homeless Veterans in the state. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Veterans Benefits | Camellia / Dogwood |
| Class to give out information about available VA benefits. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Finance Officer Training | Narcissus / Orange |
| This course will cover details pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of a Post Finance Officer. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Baseball Training | Iris / Hibiscus |
| Training class for baseball coaches, managers, or volunteers covering baseball registration, background checks, safety training, insurance, and rosters. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | ALR General Session | International Ballroom |
| This will cover Area and District reports, SOP’s, Charters, EOY Report, Awards, and 2022 – 2023 Goals. | ||
| 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm | Installation of Officers | International Ballroom |
| 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | SAL 50th Convention Reception | TBD |
| Come join the SAL to celebrate their 50th Convention. Enjoy free refreshments, while supplies last. | ||
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Sunday, June 19, 2022
| 8:30 am – 9:15 am | Religious Service | Palm 1-2 |
| 9:30 am – 10:30 am | Department Executive Committee Meeting | Grand 8 |
| 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 and upcoming Department of Florida events throughout the year. | ||
Last agenda update 5/18/2022. Agenda is subject to change without notice.
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Thursday, June 16, 2022
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Convention Registration | Palm 3 |
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Auxiliary Store | Grand 3 |
| 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Raffle | Palm Hallway |
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Historian | Jasmine |
| Presenter: Eleanor Amato | ||
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF) | Kahili |
| Presenter: Karen Humann | ||
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Leadership | Lily |
| Presenter: Robin Burke | ||
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (VA&R) | Magnolia |
| Presenter: Dee Bell | ||
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Americanism | Poinsettia |
| Presenter: Liz Close | ||
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | District Presidents | Quince |
| Presenter: Michele DeGennaro | ||
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Department Chairmen | Veranda |
| Presenters: Mary Kelly Perkins and Treva Kay Wildrick | ||
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Unit Presidents | Rose |
| Presenters: Kelli Coppla and Lisa Hoyland | ||
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Membership | Palm 1-2 |
| Presenter: Patty Halliday | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Public Relations | Jasmine |
| Presenters: Eleanor Amato | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Children & Youth | Magnolia |
| Presenters: Dee Bell | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Unit Secretary | Kahili |
| Presenters: Pay Maynard | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Legislative | Lily |
| Presenters: Robin Burke | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Chaplain | Poinsettia |
| Presenters: Ruth Burgess | ||
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Conflict Resolution | Poinsettia |
| Presenters: Michele DeGenarro How to handle situations with members. Learn easy ways to solve issues with members that can positively resolve themselves in order to KEEP WORKING ON OUR MISSION. |
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| 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Pre-Convention Constitution & Bylaws | Palm 1-2 |
| Open to all members. | ||
| 2:40 pm – 4:00 pm | Pre-Convention Finance Meeting | Palm 1-2 |
| Open to all members. | ||
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Palm 1-2 |
| Open to all members. | ||
| 6:00 pm | Rehearsal for Flag Bearers / Opening Ceremony | Palm 1-2 |
| 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Legion Family Kick-Off Party | Poolside |
| American Legion Family Event! Come celebrate the kick-off of our Convention. Enjoy music, free beer and wine, and refreshments while supplies last. Cash Bar is also available. | ||
Friday, June 17, 2022
Friday, June 17, 2022
| 7:30 am | All involved in Opening, report to your location! | – |
| 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Raffle | Palm 1-2 |
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| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Convention Registration | Palm 3 |
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Auxiliary Store | Grand 3 |
| 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | General Session | Palm 1-2 |
| 10:30am | Special Order of Business | |
| Nomination of Department Officers Nomination of National Convention Delegates |
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| 12:00 pm – 1:15pm | Lunch Recess | |
| 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | General Session Resumes | Palm 1-2 |
| Year End Reports and Awards | ||
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Cocktail Hour | International Foyer |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Commander’s and President’s Banquet | International Ballroom |
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Saturday, June 18, 2022
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Convention Registration | Palm 3 |
| 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Auxiliary Store | Grand 3 |
| 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Raffle | Palm 1-2 Hallway |
| 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | General Session | Palm 1-2 |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Special Order of Business | |
| Final Credentials Report Election of Department Officers 2021-2011 Election of Delegates to National Convention |
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| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch Recess | |
| 1:15 pm | Line up for Membership Parade | |
| 1:30 pm- 5:00 pm | General Session Resumes | Palm 1-2 |
| 5:00 pm- 5:30 pm | Closing Ceremonies |
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Sunday, June 19, 2022
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Memorial Service | Palm 1-2 |
| 9:15 am – 10:15 am | Installation of Department Officers | Palm 1-2 |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Post Executive Meeting | Palm 1-2 |
This agenda was last updated 5/18/2022, and is subject to change without notice.
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Thursday, June 16, 2022
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Registration | Outside Meeting Hall |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Commanders and Adjutants Workshop | Grand V-VIII |
| Tentative and space permitting. | ||
| 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Legion Family Kick-Off Party | Poolside |
| American Legion Family Event. Come celebrate our Convention! Enjoy music, free beer, wine, and refreshments. | ||
Friday, June 17, 2022
Friday, June 17, 2022
| 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Registration | Outside Meeting Hall |
| 8:30 am – 9:30am | Detachment Executive Committee Meeting | Grand V-VIII |
| 9:30 am – 11:00 am | Detachment Committee and Commission Meetings | Grand V-VIII |
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | LUNCH | – |
| 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Opening Session | Grand V-VIII |
| Committee and Commission Reports and Awards | ||
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Saturday, June 18, 2022
| 7:30 am – 12:00 pm | Registration | Outside Meeting Hall |
| 8:00 am – 11:00 am | General Session | Grand V-VIII |
| Finish Committee and Commission Reports, General Business, and Area Caucuses | ||
| 11:00 am – 12:45 pm | LUNCH | – |
| 12:50 pm | General Session | Grand V-VIII |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Post Detachment Executive Committee Meeting | Grand V-VIII |
| 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Leadership Workshop / Ambassador Instruction | Grand V-VIII |
| 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | SAL’s 50th Convention Celebration | Grand V-VIII |
| Come celebrate our 50th Convention with Entertainment and free refreshments while supplies last. | ||
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