Commander - Dave Musser
NOVEMBER 5TH – ELECTION DAY. It is not only a right it is your obligation to vote.
As we move into the Fall months, I would like to welcome back our part-time residents from throughout the country. I am sure everyone has seen the devastation created by 2 hurricanes in less than 2 weeks. There is an immediate and continuing need for cleaning supplies and non-perishable food throughout the Florida Legion communities. The devastation has caused several posts to close their doors and not reopen.
Our organization is about helping not only veterans, but our communities as well. By helping rebuild those Legions displaced, we are helping them and their communities get back on their feet. There are numerous ways to help them rebuild; donate to Post 347 with a designation for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief, donate to the Department of Florida Hurricane Relief Fund, or the National Emergency Fund for Hurricane relief at the American Legion Headquarters website.
You can donate directly to the Posts most effected by the hurricanes: Post 138 – Tampa, Post 158 – Treasure Island, Post 273 – Maderia Beach, just to name a few closest to us. If you would like information on other Posts impacted, please contact me. With less than 2 months to go in hurricane season, we can never let our guard down nor forget about those impacted by this season.
This is a difficult time of the year because our Post collects for local food banks daily and the Auxiliary is collecting for Thanksgiving food baskets. If you are bringing food for a specific cause, please make sure you let the office attendant know so it can be placed in the appropriate area.
There are a few tickets left for the Thanksgiving dinner, $20 each and Purse Bingo, $25 each. Please see Harriett or myself for tickets.
We are still working on our Veterans Day program that will take place on 11-11 at 11:00 a.m. in the Post. Please join us for the ceremony with refreshments to follow.
The Saturday All You Can Eat breakfast is in full swing. This breakfast takes place the second Saturday on the month from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. $8.00 AYCE!!!!!
Early Bird renewals end on November 11th. You can save $10 by renewing at the post.
Please stay safe and join me in wishing a “Happy Birthday” to those celebrating during the month of November.
Aim High and Keep Up The Mach!
NOVEMBER 2024
Hello Fall! I am ready for a little bit of a cool down, what about you? By the time you read this newsletter, I will have just returned from the American Legion National Convention in New Orleans, LA. An estimated 5,000 plus fellow legionnaires from all over the world were in attendance. It was refreshing to see so many people there to support the Four Pillars of the American Legion.
A big take away from this meeting was information learned regarding “FIX THE VA FUNDING SHORTFALL.” It is imperative for ALL legion family members alike to visit www.legion.org/action and sign into: Fix the VA Funding Shortfall. By YOU taking action, a message will be sent to our congressional leaders. This measure will help to ensure veterans’ pensions and benefits will continue for the remaining months of the fiscal year. If no action is taken, benefits may not be fully funded next year.
In a call to action: The American Legion is not about sitting in the lounge drinking or playing the Queen of Hearts. We are here to fight for rights of all veterans and family members who so bravely sacrificed for our country. Please join me in this endeavor.
Many of you are aware of the continuing education programs offered at the post. Most of the programs provide a “free” lunch along with the program. These programs are geared to provide important health and welfare information to assist you in making informed decisions regarding aging, finances etc.
Seminars for September include:
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- Sept 9 @ 11:00 a.m. – ASP Financial
- Sept 11 @ 10:00 a.m. – Vision
- Sept 13 @ 10:30 a.m. – Joint treatment
- Sept 17 @ 11:00 a.m. – Amerilife
**these programs are informational only and
not endorsed by Post 347 or The American Legion**
More information about these and other programs can be found on our website: florida-legion.org, on Post monitors, and on Tuesday evenings in the main lobby 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Please stay safe and join me in wishing a “Happy Birthday” to those celebrating during the month of September.
Aim High and Keep Up The Mach!
September, 2024