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Below is the PROPOSED AGENDA for The American Legion, Department of Florida’s 100th Annual Department Convention. This agenda is NOT OFFICIAL and subject to change. Please join our mailing list for updates. Click here for a printable version. Last update 6/5/18, 1130.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
| 7:45am – 5:00pm |
Headquarters Office / Legion Registration |
Crystal H |
| Main office for Dept. of Florida. Emblem Sales, Programs Information, Membership Cards, History Book Display & Registration. (Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) *Office will be closed from 10:30am-11:30am* | ||
| 8:00am – 4:00pm |
Service Officer School |
Crystal G1 |
| This is a two-day, informative VA&R class that covers all veteran benefits. Certification and business cards provided upon completion. Call Elizabeth Douglas at 407.295.2631 ext. 235 for more information. Attendance required both days. Pre-Registration required. *Limited seating* Download Form>> | ||
| 9:00am – 10:00am |
PVR – Advanced Advocate Training |
Crystal E |
| Attendees can expect a closer look into the VetRelief Advocate roll, and not just an overview of the Legion’s newest program. Attending a previous class is preferred but not required. Be sure to sign up as space is limited. | ||
| 9:30am – 11:00am |
Food Handlers Class |
Crystal AB |
| 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. *Pre-registration required – Limited seating* Register Online Now>> | ||
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm |
Judge Advocate Training |
Crystal D |
| 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. Taught by National JA Kevin Bartlett, Larry Sheets, and Curtis McNeil. | ||
| 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 – 3:00pm |
Food Handlers Class |
Crystal AB |
| 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. *Pre-registration required – Limited seating* Register Online Now>> | ||
| 2:15pm – 3:30pm |
Internal Affairs Commission |
Crystal J2 |
| 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 vote on the matters that will be decided. All voting members must have a ribbon, which can be picked up at registration. | ||
| 3:00pm – 4:30pm |
Celebrating the Centennial |
Crystal D |
| Taught by Laura Edwards – Associate Editor of The American Legion Magazine. Post Historians are encouraged to attend this course. This course will help prepare of The American Legion’s 100th Anniversary. Order your Centennial Coin/Pin>> | ||
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Chaplain’s Training |
Crystal E |
| 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 |
Crystal F |
| This assembly will cover Area and District reports, By Laws, Charters, EOY Report, Awards, and 2018-2019 Goals. | ||
| 3:45pm – 6:00pm |
Dept. Executive Committee Meeting |
Crystal G2 |
| This meeting will cover current Post matters, budget approval and general Department announcements. *Please note only Executive Committee Members can address the Committee. * | ||
| 4:00pm – 5:30pm |
Post Commander Class |
Crystal AB |
| This course will cover details pertaining to the duties of Commander at Post level. | ||
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm |
2018 Convention Kick-Off Event |
Canary Ballroom |
| American Legion Family Event come celebrate the 100th Convention! Learn More>> | ||
Friday, July 6, 2018
| 7:45am – 5:00pm |
Headquarters Office / Legion Registration |
Crystal H |
| Main office for Dept. of Florida. Emblem Sales, Programs Information, Membership Cards, History Book Display & Registration. (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) |
Crystal G1 |
| This is the second day of the two-day informative VA&R class that covers all veteran benefits. Certification and business 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* Download Registration Form>> | ||
| 8:00am – 12:30pm |
Legion General Session |
Grand Ballroom 8-14 |
| 1:45pm – 2:30pm |
Caucuses |
varies – see below |
Mandatory for District and Area Commanders. Open to all Legionnaires. Meeting is held by the current Area Commander. This meeting will cover end of the year reports and the election of new Area Commanders. *Must be a member of the Area to vote. *
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| 2:45pm – 4:00pm |
Sgt-at-Arms Trainig |
Crystal D |
| This course will cover in detail the expected duties of a post Sgt-at-Arms. | ||
| 2:45pm – 5:00pm |
Financial Compliance Class |
Crystal A |
| This class will go over Post tax-exempt status, 990 and 990N filings, alcohol licenses, insurance, bonding, the roll of trustees, and Constitution and By-Laws. Highly recommended for new Finance Officers, Post Commanders, and District Commanders | ||
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
Membership Award Pickup |
San Antonio |
| Come collect your award and have your photo taken with Commander Shuga and Membership Chairman Fred Matthews | ||
| 3:00pm – 4:30pm |
Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) Overview |
Crystal G2 |
| Taught by Capt. Bryan Brummett of the Bureau of Law Enforcement Division of Alchoholic Beverages and Tobacco | ||
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
PVR-Advanced Advocate Training |
Crystal E |
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm |
Freshman Adjutant Class |
Anaheim |
| All Adjutants are urged to attend. Learn the duties and role the Adjutant plays at the Post. | ||
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
ALR General Session |
Grand Ballroom 8-14 |
| This assembly will cover District Reports, ALR Delegate Roll Call, Legacy Fund Check Presentation, Department SOPs, Charters, EOY Reports, Awards, First Florida In-State Legacy Run, 2018 National Legacy Run plans, 2018 – 2019 Goals | ||
| 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 a delicious Spanish buffet menu and great entertainment.Tickets will not be sold on site and must be paid for before Convention. Limited quantities available. Buy Tickets Now>> | ||
Saturday, July 7, 2018
| 7:45am – 3:00pm |
Headquarters Office/Legion Registration |
Crystal H |
| Main office for Dept. of Florida. Emblem Sales, Programs Information, Membership Cards, History Book Display & Registration. (Registration is mandatory for each Post and must be done before voting begins.) *Registration will be open until 9:45am* |
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| 8:00am – 2:00pm |
Legion General Session |
Grand Ballroom 8-14 |
Electronic Voting |
Anaheim/Atlanta | |
| 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
Americanism Commission |
Boston |
| Come learn about Baseball, Boys State, and Oratorical. | ||
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
Membership Recruitment and Q&A |
Crystal G2 |
| This question and answer session will be led by Department’s own Irene Graham and JoAnn Collins. | ||
| 3:00pm – 4:30pm |
Post Operations Class |
Tampa |
| This course will cover details pertaining to general instruction on how to run a successful Post. | ||
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
20/4 Bivouac Echelon 30 |
Boston |
| Invite Only | ||
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
20/4 Bivouac Echelon 5 |
St. Louis |
| Invite Only | ||
| 5:00pm – 5:30pm |
FALPA EXEC BOARD ONLY |
Washington |
| 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
FALPA General Meeting |
Washington |
| 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 |
Grand Ballroom 8-14 |
| General Meeting is open to the American Legion Family Members: AL/SAL/AUX/ALR. This assembly will cover District Reports, ALR Delegate Roll Call, Legacy Fund Check Presentation, Department SOPs, Charters, EOY Reports, Awards, First Florida In-State Legacy Run, 2018 National Legacy Run plans, 2018 – 2019 Goals | ||
Sunday, July 8, 2018
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**Legion Headquarters Office Closed** |
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| 8:00am – 9:00am |
Religious Service |
Grand Ballroom 1-7 |
| 9:30am – 11:00am |
Department Executive Committee Meeting |
Grand 8A |
| 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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Below is the PROPOSED AGENDA for the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Florida’s 97th Annual Department Convention. This agenda is subject to change.
last update 5/23/18.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
| 8:00am – 5:00pm |
Convention Registration |
Crystal Registration |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm |
Auxiliary Store |
Grand Registration |
| 9:00am – 12:00pm |
Incoming District Presidents’ Instructions |
RSt. Louis |
| Presenters: Assigned PDP Mentors | ||
| 9:00am – 9:45am |
Chaplain Class |
San Francisco |
| Presenter: Lois Stachelrodt | ||
| 9:15am – 10:00am |
Certified ABC Instructors Meeting |
San Antonio |
| Presenter: Robin Burke | ||
| 9:30am – 10:30am |
Incoming Unit Presidents’ Instructions |
Washington |
| Presenter: Fran Carlton | ||
| 9:30am – 10:30am |
Membershp Processing |
Boston |
| Presenter: Patty MacDonald | ||
| 10:00am – 10:45am |
Historian Class |
Tampa |
| Presenter: Eleanor Amato | ||
| 10:45am – 11:45am |
Secretaries Class |
Washington |
| Presenter: Peggy Hearlson | ||
| 10:45am – 11:45am |
Compliance, 990’s and Taxes |
Boston |
| Presenter: Becky Gripton | ||
| 11:00am – 12:00pm |
Incoming Department Officers and Chairmen |
St. Louis |
| (Combined Class with District Presidents) Presenters: Michele DeGennaro and Dee Bell | ||
| 11:00am – 12:00pm |
Treasurer Class |
Tampa |
| Presenter: Karen Collinsworth | ||
| 1:15pm – 2:15pm |
Department Question & Answer |
Boston |
| Presenter: Patty MacDonald and Becky Gripton | ||
| 1:15pm – 2:15pm |
Public Relations Class |
San Antonio |
| Presenter: Sandy Stepp | ||
| 1:15pm – 2:15pm |
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (VA&R) |
San Francisco |
| Presenter: Ann King-Smith | ||
| 1:15pm – 2:15pm |
Children & Youth |
Tampa |
| Presenter: Wanda Brandt | ||
| 1:15pm – 2:15pm |
Intro to Auxiliary Basic Concept |
St. Louis |
| Presenter: Robin Burke | ||
| 1:15pm – 2:15pm |
Pre-Convention Constitution & Bylaws |
Grand 1-7 |
| Resolutions open to all members. Presenters: Pat Devine, Shireley Fraser and Fran Carlton | ||
| 2:30pm – 4:00pm |
Pre-Convention Finance Meeting |
Grand 1-7 |
| Open to All Members | ||
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Executive Committee Meeting |
Grand 1-7 |
| Open to all members | ||
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm |
Legion Family Kick-Off Reception |
Canary Ballroom |
| 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
Exhibit Registration |
Grand 1-7 |
| 7:30pm |
Rehearsal for Flag Bearers |
Grand 1-7 |
| Opening ceremony | ||
Friday, July 6, 2018
| 7:45am |
All involved in Opening report to your location! |
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| 8:00am – 12:00pm |
Exhibit Registration |
Grand 1-7 |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm |
Convention Registration |
Crystal Registration |
| 8:00am – 5:00pm |
Auxiliary Store |
Grand Registration |
| 8:30am – 12:00pm |
General Session |
Grand 1-7 |
| 10:30am |
Special Order of Business |
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| Nomination of Department Officers. Nomination of National Convention Delegates. | ||
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm |
Lunch Recess |
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| 1:30pm – 5:00pm |
General Session |
Grand 1-7 |
| 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
Exhibit Registration |
Grand 1-7 |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
Cocktail Hour |
Canary Ballroom |
| 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
Commander & President’s Dinner |
Canary Ballroom |
| ****Any exhibit NOT REGISTERED by 4:00pm, Friday, July 6th will not be eligible for an award.**** | ||
Saturday, July 7, 2018
| 7:30am – 8:30am |
Convention Registration |
Crystal Registration |
| 8:00am – 4:00pm |
Auxiliary Store |
Grand Registration |
| 8:30am – 12:00pm |
General Session |
Grand 1-7 |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm |
Special Order of Business |
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| Final Credentials Report – Patty MacDonald Election of Department Officers 2018 – 2019 Election of Delegates to National Convention |
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| 12:00pm – 1:30pm |
Lunch Recess |
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| 1:30pm – 5:00pm |
General Session |
Grand 1-7 |
| 5:00pm – 5:30pm |
Closing Ceremonies |
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| Department Staff will dispose of any exhibit not removed by the close of session. | ||
Sunday, July 8, 2018
| 8:00am – 8:45am |
Memorial Serivce |
Grand 1-7 |
| 9:00am – 10:15am |
Installation of Department Officers |
Grand 1-7 |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm |
Post Executive Meeting |
Grand 1-7 |
Below is the PROPOSED AGENDA for the Sons of The American Legion, Department of Florida’s 46th Annual Department Convention. This agenda is subject to change.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Delegate Registration |
Crystal J1/J2 (Outside Meeting Hall) |
Friday, July 6, 2018
| 8:00am – 12:00pm |
Delegate Registration |
Crystal J1/J2 (Outside Meeting Hall) |
| 12:30pm – 1:15pm |
Pre-Convention Detachment Executive Committee Meeting |
Crystal J1/J2 |
| Detachment Officers, Distrcit Commander & Vice Commanders Required | ||
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Delegate Registration |
Crystal J1/J2 (Outside Meeting Hall) |
| 1:30pm – 4:00pm |
46th Annual Detachment Convention Opening Session |
Crystal J1/J2 |
| Detachment Officers Reports Guest Speakers Convention Commission and Committee Meetings |
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| 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
SAL Past Commander’s Club Meeting |
Crystal J1/J2 |
Saturday, July 7, 2018
| 7:30am – 12:00pm |
Delegate Registration |
Crystal J1/J2 (Outside Meeting Hall) |
| 8:00am – 12:00pm |
46th Annual Detachment Convention General Session |
Crystal J1/J2 |
| Memorial Service General Business Commission and Committee Reports Keynote Speaker Area Caucuses |
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| 12:00pm – 1:15pm |
Recess for Lunch |
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| 1:15pm – 3:00pm |
46th Annual Detachment Convention General Session |
Crystal J1/J2 |
| Election of Detachment Officers Ratification of District Commanders and District Vice Commanders Installation of Detachment Officers, District Commanders and District Vice Commanders |
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| 3:00pm – 3:30pm |
Post-Convention Detachment Executive Committee |
Crystal J1/J2 |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Amabassador’s Course |
Crystal J1 |
| All Detachment Officers, District Commanders & Vice Commanders | ||
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm |
District Commander’s Training |
Crystal J2 |
| All Detachment Officers, District Commanders & Vice Commanders | ||
Sunday, July 8, 2018
| 8:00am – 9:00am |
Joint Religious Service |
Grand Ballroom 1-7 |