AS OF 28 JULY
June 2026
- 10-14 Department Convention in Orlando
- 21 – Florida American Legion Boys State
- Consolidated Post Report (CPR) Timeline: 1 June – 31 May
July 2026
- Theme: Officer Installation and Legion Social
- GOAL: Plan School engagements; Earlybird Membership Outreach
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, July 17, 2026
- NOTE: July 10-12 Leadership Retreat for Dist. Leaders
- Event A: Visit Local HS’s Staff & Home School POCs
- Event B: Training Tuesday
- Event C: 4th of July Support
- Event D: Local Partner Club Engagement
- Event E: Add 2nd ExComm Meeting
- Event F: Membership Barbeque – Mission Barbeque
- Event G: Installation of Officers at Post 246 0900
August 2026
- Theme: Strategic Planning and Membership
- GOAL: Budget and Event Planning; Plan POW/MIA Event for Sept.
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Event A: Membership Cards Available
- Event B: District Meeting
- Event C: Veterans Day Planning & Public Relations Review
- Event D: Training Tuesday third Tuesday Aug 18
- Event E: Social Night
- Event F: Grant Workshop and Applications
- Event F: Continue Solicit Community Expertise in support of Oratorical and Flag Customs and Courtesy
September 2026
- Theme: National Disaster Preparedness Month; 3rd Fri is POW/MIA Day
- GOAL: Plan School engagements & Veterans Day Planning
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Event A: Final Planning for Oratorical Essay Contest
- Event B: Training Tuesday 3rd Tues Sept 15
- Event C: JROTC Planning into schedule.
- Event D: Local Partner Club Engagement
- Event E: Social Event Planning Poker Run
- Event F: Planning Golf Cart Poker Run 5
October 2026
- Theme: National Disaster Preparedness Month; 3rd Fri is POW/MIA Day
- GOAL: Website Launch
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, October 17, 2026
- NOTE: Legion Riders Merry-Go-Round for Children and Youth
- Event A: Visit Local HS’s Staff
- Event B: Training Tuesday 3rd Tues Oct 20
- Event C: 2nd ExComm Meeting Veterans Day Final Planning
- Event D: Toys for Tots Planning
- Event E: Social Event Halloween Costume & Golf Cart Poker Run
- Event F: Prep for Hello Neighbor on 5 NOV
November 2026
- Theme: National Disaster Preparedness Month; 3rd Fri is POW/MIA Day
- GOAL: Initiate Buddy Check; Veterans Day; Training Awards
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, November 20, 2026
- Administrative: Digital CPR Submissions Thru Mylegion; Forms Available For Print & Mail, Scan & Email
- Event A: Calendar Year-End Campaign Prep
- Event B: Toys 4 Tots Collections
- Event C: Hello Neighbor 5 Nov 1700-2000
- Event D: Volunteer Appreciation Day
- Event E: District Meeting/Nominate Post Members to attend Dept College
- Event F: Fundraising Calendar Finalization
- Event G: 20-22 Nov Department Fall Conference at Caribe Royale, Orlando
- Event H: Annual Thanksgiving Day by Bobs Vets.13 NOV
December 2026
- Theme: Pearl Harbor Day & Visit Vets at Home
- GOAL: Initiate Buddy Check Systems; Semi-Annual CPR Review
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, December 18, 2026
- Administrative: Digital CPR Submissions Thru Mylegion; Forms Available For Print & Mail, Scan & Email
- Event A: Holiday Giving Campaign
- Event B: Final Boys/Girls State Planning
- Event C: Budget Review
- Event D: Partner Community Event
- Event E: Toy for Tots Final Delivery
- Event F: Dept College Applications due to State w/payments (S:JAN)
January 2027
- Theme: Flag and Flag Code
- GOAL: Initiate Buddy Check Systems; present Flag Classes to community
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, January 15, 2027
- Event A: New Year Strategy Session
- Event B: Volunteer Recruitment Drive
- Event C: Community Partnerships Review
- Event D: Training Coordinator Check-in
- Event E: Conduct Flag Training Events for Home Schoolers
February 2027
- Theme: Americanism Month
- GOAL: Four Chaplains Recognition,
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, February 19, 2027
- Printed copies of CPR available at Department
- Event A: Buddy Check Updates
- Event B: District Meting
- Event C: Fun Fest Volunteer Planning
- Event D: Americanism Education Outreach
- Event E: Social Night Lawn Bowling
- Event F: ExComm Board Review Legion Birthday Planning
- Event G: State College Selections Are Made
March 2027
- Theme: Community Service Month
- GOAL: Post Pictures; Post History & Legion Birthday 13-15 March
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, March 19, 2027
- Administrative: Printed copies of CPR available at Department
- Event A: Fun Fest Volunteers Party
- Event B: Fun Fest Prep & Execution
- Event C: JROTC Awards TBD
- Event D: Grant Opportunities Review
- Event E: Member Recognition Event
- Event F: Plan Poppy Week
- Event G: Legion College
- Event H: March hosted the Annual Veterans Dance
April 2027
- Theme: Children & Youth Month
- GOAL: Plan New Elections; Plan Poppy Day Week
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, April 16, 2027
- Event A: Spring Fundraising Campaign
- Event B: Military Brat Month
- Event C: Volunteer Coordination Meeting
- Event D: Education & Outreach Workshop
- Event E: Spring Picnic or Local Biz Fundraiser Dinner
- Event F: AL Child Well-Being Foundation Week
- Task 1: Annual Post Data Form due to Dept& National
- Task 2: Drafting of CPR S: EOM May.
May 2027
- Theme: National Day of Prayer, National Poppy Week
- GOAL: Consolidated Post Report Reviews; Elections; Membership
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, May 21, 2027
- Event A: Annual Planning Review
- Event B: Member Appreciation Event
- Event C: Poppy Day & Volunteer Recruitment Drive (Second Quarter)
- Event D: Partnerships Update
- Event E: Coordinate Legion activities & request to have included in upcoming School Calendars
- Event F: Social Night
- Event G: Submit CPR for the year.
June 2027
- Theme: Flag Day & Patriotism
- GOAL: CPRs Due; Flag Day; Elections
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, June 18, 2027
- Event A: Midyear Finances Check-in
- Event B: 83rd FL Boys State
- Event C: Board Strategy Meeting
- Event D: Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
- Event E: Infrastructure Review
- Event F: Grant Applications Review
July 2027
- Theme: Officer Installation and Earlybird Membership Outreach
- GOAL: Plan School Engagements
- Monthly Legion Meeting: Friday, July 16, 2027
- Event A: Visit Local HS’s Staff & Home School POCs
- Event B: 4th of July Support
- Event C: Community Partnerships Renewal
- Event D: Training & Development Session
- Event E: Social Networking Evening Event
- Event F: Fundraising Prep Planning