Agenda

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This agenda is tentative and subject to change. Last update 04/19/2021.

Thursday, July 1, 2021

7:30am – 6:00pm	Emblem Sales
7:45am – 5:00pm	Headquarters Office / Legion Registration
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
This is a two-day, informative VA&R class that covers all veteran benefits. Certificate and card provided upon completion. Call Brianna Dietz at 407.295.2631 ext. 232 for more information. Attendance required both days. Pre-Registration required. Limited seating Download Registration Form
11:00am – 12:30pm	Food Handlers Class
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 Class
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
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
All Chaplains welcome. Meet other Chaplains; review the Chaplains Handbook, take part in an open forum for questions and concerns.
2:30pm – 3:45pm	Internal Affairs Commission
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
This course will cover in detail the expected duties of a Post Sgt-at Arms.
3:30pm – 5:30pm	Legion Riders Chairman Meeting
This will cover Area and District reports, By Laws, Charters, EOY Report, Awards, and 2021-2022 Goals.
4:15pm – 5:30pm	Dept. Executive Committee Meeting
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
This course will cover details pertaining to the duties of Commander at Post level.
7:00pm – 8:30pm	2021 Kick-Off and Bittersweet Retirement Event
American Legion Family Event. Come celebrate our Convention! >>learn more

Friday, July 2, 2021

7:30am – 6:00pm	Emblem Sales
7:45am – 5:00pm	Headquarters Office/Legion Registration
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)
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.
7:45am – 12:30pm	Legion General Session
1:45pm – 2:30pm	Central Area Caucus
1:45pm – 2:30pm	Eastern Area Caucus
1:45pm – 2:30pm	Northern Area Caucus
1:45pm – 2:30pm	Southern Area Caucus
1:45pm – 2:30pm	Southwestern Area Caucus
1:45pm – 2:30pm	Western Area Caucus
*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 – Advocate Training
Attendees can expect a closer look into the Vet Relief Advocate roll, and not just an overview of the program. Be sure to sign up as space is limited.
3:00pm – 4:00pm	VA Benefits/Entitlements
2:45pm – 4:45pm	Membership Training
2:45pm – 4:30pm	State Legislative Meeting
3:00pm – 4:30pm	Post Operations Class
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
Taught by Capt. Bryan Brummett of the Bureau of Law Enforcement Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
4:00pm – 6:00pm	ALR General Session
5:00pm – 6:00pm	Post Adjutant Class
Adjutants are urged to attend. Learn the duties and role the Adjutant plays at the Post.
6:00pm – 7:00pm	Cocktail Hour
7:00pm – 10:00pm	Commander’s & Presidents’ Banquet
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. 210 tickets available. Get Tickets

Saturday, July 3, 2021

7:30am – 3:00pm	Emblem Sales
7:45am – 3:00pm	Headquarters Office/Legion Registration
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
7:45am – 12:00pm	Legion General Session
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Electronic Voting
1:30pm	Voting Results
2:00pm – 3:00pm	Baseball
2:00pm – 3:00pm	FALPA Training & Breakout
2:30pm – 3:30pm	Post Historian Class
4:00pm – 6:00pm	20/4 Bivouac Echelon 30
4:00pm – 6:00pm	20/4 Bivouac Echelon 5
5:00pm – 5:30pm	FALPA EXEC BOARD ONLY
5:30pm – 6:30pm	FALPA General Meeting
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
7:30pm – 8:30pm	Installation of Officers Reception

Sunday, July 4, 2021

8:30am – 9:00am	Religious Service
9:15am – 10:30am	Department Executive Committee Meeting
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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