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General Scholarship The American Legion Department of Florida now offers a general scholarship for high school seniors. Winners receive: 1st Place - $2,500, 2nd Place - $1,500, 3rd Place - $1,000, 5th through 7th place receive $500 each. Click here to download the scholarship application. Deadline: March 1st of the current school year Eagle Scout Of The Year A scholarship for college is awarded to those chosen as Eagle Scout of the Year winners. The State winner receives $2,500, 1st runner-up $1,500 and 3rd runner-up receive $1,000 and 4th runner-up receives $500. The winner is entered into the National competition…
Donor Program to Fit Every Post What good is a blood donor? Apheresis Awards For Volunteer Blood Donors Facts About the Volunteer Blood Donor Donor Requirements Top 10 Common Excuses To Not Donate Blood MONEY can't buy it. SCIENCE can't duplicate it. PEOPLE can't live without it. But, in one brief, simple gesture, many of the members of your American Legion Post-and its Auxiliary Unit-can join with others who are able to give life's most important asset-actually, a gift of life-a pint of blood. Participation by your Post/Unit in The American Legion's Blood Donor Program opens another door…
Chicago publisher William Boyce founded the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910. The new BSA quickly established a national office, developed a temporary handbook, sought out Baden-Powell's endorsement and soon thereafter obtained a Congressional Charter from the US Congress in 1916. Since its earliest days the Boy Scouts of America have cultivated leadership and good citizenship, a service that has been recognized since its establishment. Boy Scouts have been an integral part of our country ever since. At the American Legion’s first National Convention in Minneapolis in 1919, the American Legion gave approval and support to the Boy…
"Dedicated to the betterment of all children" Each post, unit, squadron or salon donating at least one dollar for each member during the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation’s award year will receive a beautiful banner/streamer. To qualify a post, unit, squadron or salon must donate one dollar per member based upon its official membership total as of June 1, 2010. The post, unit, squadron or salon has from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011 to complete its donation to the Child Welfare Foudation.Click here to obtain a Banner Request Form for your Post.
Download in PDF Format Florida Children and Youth Fund Information for Grant Seekers Put together a packet, Guidelines below, and send it to: Florida American Legion, ATTN: Programs, P O Box 547859, Orlando, FL 32854-7859 Areas of Interest: We accept proposals from non-profit organizations in the State of Florida for projects which meet one of the Florida Children and Youth Fund’s two basic purposes: To contribute to the physical, mental and emotional welfare of children through the programs of new and innovative organizations designed to benefit youth. To contribute to the physical, mental and emotional welfare of children through program…
Employer Awards Program The first American Legion employer award was established in 1947, and recognized employers across the country who had established outstanding records in the employment and retention of workers with disabilities. Later, other award categories were added to recognize outstanding employers of older workers and of veterans in general, and in 1992, the Employment Service awards were established to recognize outstanding individuals and local offices within the state employment service agencies. These awards benefit everyone involved. They bring recognition to outstanding employers and job service personnel, they help expand employment opportunities for veterans, and they bring favorable publicity…
The American Legion's Junior Shooting Sports Program is a national activity administered through Post sponsored Junior Shooting Clubs. The program exists to provide gun safety and marksmanship training for young people, ages 14 through 18, as well as offering opportunities for competitive shooting which includes an annual national tournament. The American Legion recognizes the fact that guns are a part of society and probably always will be. Proper instruction in the safe handling of firearms serves as a means of protecting youth and adults alike. Shooting is an attraction for all, and target shooting is not only safe and fun,…
What is Law & Order? In the Preamble to the American Legion Constitution, which we recite at the beginning of every meeting, we pledge ourselves to ten purposes, among which are: (1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; (2) to maintain law and order; (3) to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; (5) to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation; and (8) to promote peace and good-will on earth. To this end, we strive to maintain law and order in our homes, Posts and communities. We…
Legion Baseball Links National Website Congratulations to Boynton Beach Post 164 A team and Deltona Trinity Catholic B team for winning their respective State Baseball Tournaments. Your hard work and perseverance paid off. Since 1925, The American Legion has sponsored a nationwide youth baseball program. During these past seven decades, millions of young players have enjoyed playing baseball. The American Legion and their 2.8 million members have raised millions of dollars each year for players to learn the importance of teamwork, discipline, leadership and good sportsmanship. The American Legion sponsors American Legion Baseball to give players an opportunity to…
History of Legion College The American Legion College began at the 1944 National Convention with Resolution No. 138 and was created to help educate and integrate veterans joining the Legion after World War II. The first two Legion College sessions convened at National Headquarters in Indianapolis in July and December 1946, and covered a variety of topics, including Legion Service Work, Youth Programs, Child Welfare, Legion Legislation, Veterans Preference, Community Service Programs, and Legion Public Relations and Speeches. Additional sessions from 1947 to 1949 trained hundreds of future Legion leaders. A session in December 1950 was canceled because enrollment requirements…
To Participate in parades and other ceremonies that are in keeping with the Aims and Purposes of the American Legion. To promote motorcycle safety programs and to provide a social atmosphere for American Legion members who share the same interest. To use our Association to promote and support programs of the American Legion through service to our Community, State and Nation. Downloadable Files Procedures for Starting a New ALR ChapterPost Letter of SupportALR Logo SampleALR BrochureAmerican Legion Rider ApplicationApproved Department ALR GuidelinesApproved Department ALR Guidelines (Editable Word Doc Format)Department ByLawsConfirmed ALR ChaptersALR Patch GuidelinesWaiver From Liability American Legion Rider Chairman…
“A constitutional speech contest” The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. The 70-year-old program presents participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. The program has featured numerous politicians and prominent contestants over the years, including former president candidate Alan Keyes and CNN anchor Lou Dobbs. The American Legion National Oratorical Contest is a multilevel contest consisting of…
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WILL YOU MEET THE CHALLENGE? A CO-OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP CREATES BENEFITS Possible benefit from ROTC Unit to Post • Flag disposal ceremonies • Four Chaplains Memorial • Flag Day Activities • Assist with Auxiliary Poppy Drive • Place flags on graves for Memorial Day • Assist in Veterans Day Activities • Assist in Special Olympics Activities • Act as escorts, ushers or guides at Legion activities. Possible benefit from Post to ROTC Unit • Present medals & certificates at ROTC award ceremonies. • Use of Post home for ROTC ceremonies • Member support for Shooting Sports program. • Funding for gloves,…
QUALITIES TO BE DEVELOPED Courage - Bravery in the face of opposition and danger; determination and force to do right without public applause and regardless of personal advantage: a quality of the intellect.Honor - Highly-developed moral character; moral excellence; strength and stability of character; high standards of conduct; devotion to duty; adherence to truth; keen sense of what is right; practice of clean speech and thoughts.Leadership - Ability to lead and to accomplish through group action; ability to work in harmony and in unison with other leaders in accomplishing group results; desire and ability to fill the voids in the…
The Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) Program serves veterans and active service members who have minor children at home and in their care. This program was established in 1926 as one of The Legion’s first Children and Youth Programs. Grants, funded by the National Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN are provided to qualified families in need, and offset necessities such as rent, utilities and food. For the children of our service members and veterans, the possibility of homelessness, loss of basic utilities (i.e. electric and water) and malnutrition is prevented via the TFA Program. The TFA Program in The Department of Florida…
In the fall of 1993 Chuck (Tramp) Dare shared a dream with then Post Commander (Polka) Bill Kaledas at the American Legion Post 396 in Garden City, Michigan. The idea came about to start a motorcycle association that would operate within the American Legion. The idea was to provide an atmosphere whereas Post, Auxiliary and S.A.L. members, who shared an enthusiasm for motorcycles, could come together. It was meant to be a family oriented group.Not knowing how to start this group up, and stay within the scope of the American Legion, a letter was written to then Department Adjutant Hubert…
1) Be a current member of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion.