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William C Morris . Post 36 . American Legion

Broward's First Post . Chartered June 11, 1919

1620 Marina Boulevard (SR84) . Fort Lauderdale . Florida . 33315

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FRIDAYS

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

Every Friday Night - from 7p until 9p we have dinner at the Post featuring New York Strip Steak, Ribeye Steak, Lobster Tail or Grilled Shrimp, includes Salad Bar, Vegetable Medley, and Choice of Potato.  We also Feature Live Music under the Tiki Bar.

BIKE NIGHT 

The Last Friday of Every Month.

Regular Friday Night Dinner will be served, along with Live Music, 50/50, and whatever else the night brings!

SATURDAYS

KARAOKE

Every Saturday Night - starting at 8p.  The Post Lounge is open weekdays from 11a until 11p, and much later on weekends.

SUNDAYS

BREAKFAST

Every Sunday Morning - from 10a until Noon The Post serves hot breakfast meals for only $5.00.

. . . . . THIS MONTH . . . . .

NOVEMBER 2

Ninth District Past Commanders and Presidents Ball which will be held at Post 222.  The tickets for the ball will be TBA per person.  Meal TBA.  Cash bar will be from 6-7p.m. with dinner at 7p.m. Ticket sales will be limited to 100.

NOVEMBER 2

8:00 PM - Post 36
50, 60, 70,s
DANCE PARTY
with
DJ James Washington

NOVEMBER 11
1100 Hours

Veterans Day
Ceremony

Hosted by Post 36

Featuring the 82nd Airborne Vets Color Guard, American Legion Post 220, American Legion American Veterans for Equal Rights, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36, Sons of American Legion Sqdrn 36, American Freedom Riders.

Immediately following Ceremony Post 36 will host a Barbeque in Honor of All Veterans at Post Headquarters, 1620 Marina Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33315.  The public is invited to attend both events.

Location: Sandy Ninninger Statue on Riverwalk (directly behind the Performing Arts Bldg) downtown Fort Lauderdale.

NOVEMBER 28

1400 Hours
Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Once again, The William C. Morris Post 36 American Legion is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner complete with all the Trimmings at the Post.  Just like last year, Kim is cooking all the Turkeys and all members and guests of the Legion Family are invited.   There is no charge for the dinner, but donations are appreciated to help defray the cost and take care of Kim for all the work she puts into this event. 

Last year we had about 60 people attend and a great time was had by all.

. . . . . THIS MONTH . . . . .

December 15
9th District Meeting
Post 92 - Starting promptly at 2:00pm

. . . . SAVE THE DATE . . . . .

March 23, 2014

9th District Spring Picnic

Post 36.  Tickets are $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for minors (ages 5-15), under 5 years old Free!  Eat all the Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & drink all the Beer and Soda you want for $10.00.  We ask you bring your own platter to eat with our Hot Dogs & Hamburgers.  Tickets will be delivered to each Post, for more tickets, please contact Joe Motes at 954-559-3202.

February 02, 2014
4 Caplins Ceremony
2:00pm.  Coast Guard Station in Dania Beach

MAKING

US

PROUD!

Sons of American Legion member Peter S. Lathrop is now PFC Peter S. Lathrop, currently stationed at Good fellow Air Force Base.  PFC Lathrop left for Basic Training May 1, 2013 form Miami, arriving at Fort Jackson, SC two days later.  

At Fort Jackson  he learned  infantry  techniques used in today’s modern Army.  His July Graduation was attended by Legion member Thomas J Lathrop and Auxiliary member  Irene Lathrop, accompanied by daughter Celia Lathrop and aunt Helen Allen.

Immediately following graduation, PFC Lathrop, boarded a flight for Goodfellow AFB, TX, to begin is Advanced Individual Training in Intelligence Gathering.  For the last three and one half months he has been diligently studying information needed to keep our American citizens safe.  He is looking forward to a short leave and his next assignment.

Submitted by Irene Lathrop, Unit 36

GAIL’s
CORNER

REMINDER ... Please take pictures of all events that you attend, and forward them to me so we can be given credit for helping our veterans .   Also, the pictures will be added to the Department President History Book.  When sending pictures, please include where and what the function was, so we can property record the memory.

Please email photos to

gaildupuis5662@comcast.net

Thank you

Gail

Department Historian

CLASSIFIEDS

Do you have a Service or Product you would like to sell or share?  Send us the information and/or a business card, and we will print it on our Monthly Newsletter.  Email the information to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com

Cutoff for submission is the 20th of each month.

Don’t Forget To LIKE us on Facebook At:

www.facebook.com/FlaLegionPost36

Don’t Forget To Visit The Post Website At:

www.FlaLegionPost36.org

From Your
Service Officer’s
Desk

New Radio Program Gives Veterans a Voice

There is a new radio program that gives a voice to the military community and concerned citizens to express their opinion on veteran affairs, economy and anything else veterans wish to talk about.  WSBR-740 AM Radio station in South Florida that reaches all the way down to Miami to Stuart and to Lake Okeechobee.  It’s called “Military Mail Call with Sarge” and the man behind the program is a Vietnam veteran named Tom Graver.  He covers the entire gamut of veteran issues, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the VA’s inability to help veterans quickly, to what is going on with current conflicts overseas such as IRAQ, and any and other issues affecting veterans.  So if you have a chance to listen, the veteran hour is every Thursday at 12 noon EST.  You can call the show and talk live at 888-721-0074.  His mission is to entertain, inform and to educate.

“So, join in and let's talk about it. Remember there are over 26,000,000 veterans.  We carry a "BIG STICK!"” (Tom Graver).  Remember the radio station is WSBR-740 AM and the show is on every Thursday at 12 Noon.

Thank You for Your Service to Your Country.

Angel Contreras, VSO

Post 36

Veteran Service Officer

(954) 651-2150

DID YOU KNOW?

November 6, 1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th U.S. President and the first Republican. 

November 10, 1775 - The U.S. Marine Corps was established as part of the U.S. Navy. It became a separate unit on July 11, 1789.

November 15, 1777 - The Articles of Confederation were adopted by Continental Congress.

November 17, 1800 - The U.S. Congress met for the first time in the new capital at Washington, D.C. President John Adams then became the first occupant of the Executive Mansion, later renamed the White House.

November 19, 1863 - President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address during ceremonies dedicating 17 acres of the Gettysburg Battlefield as a National Cemetery.

November 22, 1963 - At 12:30 p.m., on Elm Street in downtown Dallas, President John F. Kennedy's motorcade slowly approached a triple underpass. Shots rang out. The President was struck in the back, then in the head. He was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital where fifteen doctors tried to save him. At 1 p.m., John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States, was pronounced dead.

November 24, 1863 - The Battle of Chattanooga took place during the American Civil War as General Ulysses Grant's soldiers scaled heavily fortified Lookout Mountain and overran Confederate General Braxton Bragg's army.

November 26, 1789 - The first American holiday occurred, proclaimed by President George Washington to be Thanksgiving Day, a day of prayer and public thanksgiving in gratitude for the successful establishment of the new American republic.

AUXILIARY NEWS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are numerous Volunteer Opportunities through the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Florida. 

For more information, visit the Department website at:  http://www.alafl.org/

S.A.L. NEWS

MEMBER DISCOUNTS

Did you know that as an S.A.L. member your are entitled to all the same member discounts as Legion Members?

For a complete list of discounts, visit the American Legion National website at: www.legion.org/discounts

POST NEWS

DEDICATION WALL

We have a Wall dedicated to our members in the Post Lounge.   Please provide us with a photo of you when you were in the military and we will place it in a frame and on our Wall in your honor!

TRAVEL REWARDS

The American Legion together with the Government Vacation Rewards Program, can save Members on Travel. 

Gain access to exclusive military and government travel discounts, by joining at: www.govvacationrewards.com

MEMBER NEWS

If you have any news or stories you would like to share with our members, please email them to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com  We would like to hear what’s going on with everyone!

MONTHLY MEETINGS

All members please be advised that our monthly meeting schedule is as follows:

• 2nd Monday - 7p - E-Board
• 3rd Wednesday - 7p - Auxiliary
• 4th  Monday - 7p - General Meeting
• 4th  Monday - (After the General Meeting) - American Freedom Riders

For those of you that haven't been around in a while we would love to see you.  Our meetings are fun and the Best part is they only last 30 to 40 minutes at best!

For God and Country,

Larry Sapp, Commander

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William C Morris . Post 36 . American Legion

Broward's First Post . Chartered June 11, 1919

1620 Marina Boulevard (SR84) . Fort Lauderdale . Florida . 33315

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

FRIDAYS

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

Every Friday Night - from 7p until 9p we have dinner at the Post featuring New York Strip Steak, Ribeye Steak, Lobster Tail or Grilled Shrimp, includes Salad Bar, Vegetable Medley, and Choice of Potato.  We also Feature Live Music under the Tiki Bar.

BIKE NIGHT 

The Last Friday of Every Month.

Regular Friday Night Dinner will be served, along with Live Music, 50/50, and whatever else the night brings!

SATURDAYS

KARAOKE

Every Saturday Night - starting at 8p.  The Post Lounge is open weekdays from 11a until 11p, and much later on weekends.

SUNDAYS

BREAKFAST

Every Sunday Morning - from 10a until Noon The Post serves hot breakfast meals for only $5.00.

. . . . . THIS MONTH . . . . .

OCTOBER 
IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH

OCTOBER 6

District 9 Auxiliary Picnic - Post 142

OCTOBER 14 - Columbus Day

In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

He had three ships and left from Spain; The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria, He sailed through sunshine,  wind and rain Sailed on through the wind and rain.

So brave was the captain, So gallant his rew,

Their faith remained, till their goal came in view.

Inspired the later pioneers, so great was their labor, Their courage so true,

That our mighty nation from their striving grew!

OCTOBER 31 

 . . . . UPCOMING MONTHS . . . . .

NOVEMBER 2

Ninth District Past Commanders and Presidents Ball which will be held at Post 222.  The tickets for the ball will be TBA per person.  Meal TBA.  Cash bar will be from 6-7p.m. with dinner at 7p.m. Ticket sales will be limited to 100.


NOVEMBER 2

8:00 PM - Post 36
50, 60, 70,s
DANCE PARTY
with
DJ James Washington

NOVEMBER 11

1100 Hours - Veterans Day Ceremony

Hosted by Post 36 - Featuring the 82nd Airborne Vets Color Guard, American Legion Post 220, American Legion American Veterans for Equal Rights, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36, Sons of American Legion Sqdrn 36, American Freedom Riders.

Immediately following Ceremony Post 36 will host a Barbeque in Honor of All Veterans at Post Headquarters, 1620 Marina Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33315.  The public is invited to attend both events.

Location: Sandy Ninninger Statue on Riverwalk (directly behind the Performing Arts Bldg) downtown Fort Lauderdale.

 . . . . SAVE THE DATE . . . . .

The 9th District Spring Picnic will be held Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Post 36.  Tickets are $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for minors (ages 5-15), under 5 years old Free!  Eat all the Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & drink all the Beer and Soda you want for $10.00.  We ask you bring your own platter to eat with our Hot Dogs & Hamburgers.  Tickets will be delivered to each Post, for more tickets, please contact Joe Motes at 954-559-3202.

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       GAIL’s
     CORNER


REMINDER ... Please take pictures of all events that you attend, and forward them to me so we can be given credit for helping our veterans.

Also, the pictures will be added to the Department President History Book.  When sending pictures, please include where and what the function was, so we can property record the memory.

Please email photos to:   gaildupuis5662@comcast.net

Thank you
Gail
Department Historian

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From Your

Service Officer’s

Desk

Progress Report on Marine that died on June 8th, 2013

To my fellow American Legion members, I just wanted to give you all an update on where we are with the burial of the Marine that died in June of this year.  Marine Sgt Clayton H. Reeves served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, from 1951 to 1956.  He earned the “National Defense Service Medal” and eventually retired to Ft Lauderdale where his daughter, her husband and his grandchildren live.  The circumstances surrounding his death are not typical.  It has taken some doing and patience with claiming his body and raising the money needed for getting him cremated, but he is finally cremated and awaiting burial at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth.  I am working with his daughter on getting him buried with the respect he has earned and deserves.  I will keep you posted.


I wish to thank all those individuals that contributed to this Marines cremation expenses; members from American Veterans for Equal Rights, Commander Larry Roberts from American Legion Post 220, members from American Legion 36, as well  and other posts that called to contribute.  It was nice to see that when needed, this Marine’s fellow Veterans came to his Aide and proved he was not alone.

Thank You for Your Service to Your Country.

    Angel Contreras, VSO

    Post 36

    Veteran Service Officer

    (954) 651-2150

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DID YOU KNOW?

October 3, 1863 - President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation designating the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.

October 6, 1927 - The first "talkie" opened in New York. The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson was the first full-length feature film using spoken dialogue.

October 8, 1918 - During World War I in the Argonne Forest in France, U.S. Sergeant Alvin C. York single-handedly took out a German machine-gun battalion, killing over a dozen and capturing 132.

October 13, 1775 - The United States Navy was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships.

October 14, 1947 - U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager became the first man to break the sound barrier, flying in a rocket-powered research aircraft.

Oct. 16, 1989 - The long-standing objective of the Legion to improve adjudication procedures for veterans claims is achieved when the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals becomes operational. Most of the provisions contained in the law creating the court were originally included in the Veterans Reassurance Act, written by the Legion and introduced in Congress in 1988.

October 28, 1886 - The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor. The statue was a gift from the people of France commemorating the French-American alliance during the American Revolutionary War. Designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the entire structure stands 300 feet (92.9 meters) tall. The pedestal contains the words: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

AUXILIARY NEWS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are numerous Volunteer Opportunities through the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Florida.  For more information, visit the Department website at:
http://www.alafl.org/

S.A.L. NEWS

MEMBER DISCOUNTS

Did you know that as an S.A.L. member your are entitled to all the same member discounts as Legion Members?  For a complete list of discounts, visit the American Legion National website at: www.legion.org/discounts

POST NEWS

TRAVEL REWARDS

The American Legion together with the Government Vacation Rewards Program, can save Members on Travel.  Gain access to exclusive military and government travel discounts, by joining at:
www.govvacationrewards.com

MEMBER NEWS

If you have any news or stories you would like to share with our members, please email them to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com  We would like to hear what’s going on with everyone!

DEDICATION WALL

We have a Wall dedicated to our members in the Post Lounge.   Please provide us with a photo of you when you were in the military and we will place it in a frame and on our Wall in your honor!

CLASSIFIEDS

Do you have a Service or Product you would like to sell or share?  Send us the information and/or a business card, and we will print it on our Monthly Newsletter.  Email the information to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com

Cutoff for submission is the 20th of each month.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

All members please be advised that our monthly meeting schedule is as follows:

• 2nd Monday - 7p - E-Board
• 3rd Wednesday - 7p - Auxiliary
• 4th  Monday - 7p - General Meeting
• 4th  Monday - (After the General Meeting)  - American Freedom Riders

For those of you that haven't been around in a while we would love to see you.  Our meetings are fun and the Best part is they only last 30 to 40 minutes at best!

Don’t Forget To LIKE us on Facebook At:
www.facebook.com/FlaLegionPost36

Don’t Forget To Visit The Post Website At:
www.FlaLegionPost36.org

For God and Country,

Larry Sapp, Commander

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William C Morris . Post 36 . American Legion

Broward's First Post . Chartered June 11, 1919

1620 Marina Boulevard (SR84) . Fort Lauderdale . Florida . 33315

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

FRIDAYS

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

Every Friday Night - from 7p until 9p we have dinner at the Post featuring New York Strip Steak, Ribeye Steak, Lobster Tail or Grilled Shrimp, includes Salad Bar, Vegetable Medley, and Choice of Potato.  We also Feature Live Music under the Tiki Bar.

BIKE NIGHT 

The Last Friday of Every Month.

Regular Friday Night Dinner will be served, along with Live Music, 50/50, and whatever else the night brings!

SATURDAYS

KARAOKE

Every Saturday Night - starting at 8p.  The Post Lounge is open weekdays from 11a until 11p, and much later on weekends.

SUNDAYS

BREAKFAST

Every Sunday Morning - from 10a until Noon The Post serves hot breakfast meals for only $5.00.

SEPTEMBER 2

is LABOR DAY

. . . Join Us at the Post for a Cook Out

SEPTEMBER 11

is PATRIOT DAY

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance (previously Patriot Day, until September 10, 2012) occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the 2,977 killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.   On this day, the President requests that the American flag be flown at half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House, and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time), the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

SEPTEMBER 11

The 9th District American Legion has planned a “Memorial Concert” featuring the American Legion Symphonic Band, at the Hollywood Arts Park at Young Circle.   The event is Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 7:30pm

SEPTEMBER 16

is AMERICAN LEGION DAY

SEPTEMBER 29

9th District Meeting at Post 222.  Starting at 2:00pm.

 . . . . UPCOMING MONTHS . . . . .

OCTOBER 6

District 9 Auxiliary Picnic - Post 142

NOVEMBER 2

Ninth District Past Commanders and Presidents Ball which will be held at Post 222.  The tickets for the ball will be TBA per person.  Meal TBA.  Cash bar will be from 6-7p.m. with dinner at 7p.m. Ticket sales will be limited to 100.

 . . . . SAVE THE DATE . . . . .

The 9th District Spring Picnic will be held Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Post 36.  Tickets are $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for minors (ages 5-15), under 5 years old Free!  Eat all the Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & drink all the Beer and Soda you want for $10.00.  We ask you bring your own platter to eat with our Hot Dogs & Hamburgers.  Tickets will be delivered to each Post, for more tickets, please contact Joe Motes at 954-559-3202.

DID YOU KNOW?

September 8, 1565 - The first Catholic settlement in America was founded by Spaniard Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles at St. Augustine, Florida.

September 16, 1620 - The Mayflower ship departed from England, bound for America with 102 passengers and a small crew. The ship reached Provincetown, Massachusetts on November 21st. The Pilgrims disembarked at Plymouth on December 26th.

September 18, 1947 - The U.S. Air Force was established as a separate military service.

September 22, 1862 - President Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves in territories held by Confederates as of January 1, 1863.

September 29, 1789 - Congress created the United States Army, consisting of 1,000 enlisted men and officers.

To All Post 36 members,

New Veteran Service Office at Post 36!

There is now a permanent office where Veterans can be helped at.  It is at the William C. Morris Post 36 American Legion Hall.  As your service officer I will be helping all veterans and their family members out of that office.  Office hours for now will be as needed per Veteran Assistance required.  If any Veteran or family member needs any assistance from me, just call me on my cell and we will schedule a meeting time that is convenient for all involved.  I look forward to helping you as much as I possibly can.  I can help in several ways; a Face to Face meeting, a Phone-Call, an E-mail, or Texting.  Please don’t hesitate to call if you need my help!

F.Y.I.:  There are 2 booklets by the front door of the lounge “Federal Benefits for Veterans”, outlining your general benefits available to you as a veteran, and the “Florida Veterans’ Benefit Guide” outlining extra benefits available to you as a Florida veteran.  I encourage all veterans to pick up a copy and get familiar with their benefits.  You might be surprised and find something that can help you!

    Thank You for Your Service to Your Country.

    Angel Contreras, VSO

    Post 36

    Veteran Service Officer

    (954) 651-2150

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VETERANS JOB FAIR SEPT. 11 IN PLANTATION

More than 5,000 job openings will be available to South Florida veterans, former law enforcement and residents at a job fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Sheraton Suites hotel, off University Drive in Plantation.

The event, "Putting America Back to Work" is designed to connect potential employers with military veterans, former law enforcement and other job seekers looking for employment.

About 30 employers including Bank of America, Panera Bread, Ed Morse Automotive Group, Gunther Volkswagen Coconut Creek, Tropical Financial Credit Union, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and Ryder Truck are scheduled for the job fair.

For more information, visit www.850wftl.com

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AUXILIARY NEWS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are numerous Volunteer Opportunities through the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Florida.  For more information, visit the Department website at:
http://www.alafl.org/

S.A.L. NEWS

MEMBER DISCOUNTS

Did you know that as an S.A.L. member your are entitled to all the same member discounts as Legion Members?  For a complete list of discounts, visit the American Legion National website at: www.legion.org/discounts

POST NEWS

TRAVEL REWARDS

The American Legion together with the Government Vacation Rewards Program, can save Members on Travel.  Gain access to exclusive military and government travel discounts, by joining at:
www.govvacationrewards.com

MEMBER NEWS

If you have any news or stories you would like to share with our members, please email them to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com  We would like to hear what’s going on with everyone!

DEDICATION WALL

We have a Wall dedicated to our members in the Post Lounge.   Please provide us with a photo of you when you were in the military and we will place it in a frame and on our Wall in your honor!

CLASSIFIEDS

Do you have a Service or Product you would like to sell or share?  Send us the information and/or a business card, and we will print it on our Monthly Newsletter.  Email the information to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com

Cutoff for submission is the 20th of each month.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

All members please be advised that our monthly meeting schedule is as follows:

• 2nd Monday - 7p - E-Board
• 3rd Wednesday - 7p - Auxiliary
• 4th  Monday - 7p - General Meeting
• 4th  Monday - (After the General Meeting)  - American Freedom Riders

For those of you that haven't been around in a while we would love to see you.  Our meetings are fun and the Best part is they only last 30 to 40 minutes at best!

Don’t Forget To LIKE us on Facebook At:
www.facebook.com/FlaLegionPost36

Don’t Forget To Visit The Post Website At:
www.FlaLegionPost36.org

For God and Country,

Larry Sapp, Commander

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William C Morris . Post 36 . American Legion

Broward's First Post . Chartered June 11, 1919

1620 Marina Boulevard (SR84) . Fort Lauderdale . Florida . 33315

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FRIDAYS

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

Every Friday Night - from 7p until 9p we have dinner at the Post featuring New York Strip Steak, Ribeye Steak, Lobster Tail or Grilled Shrimp, includes Salad Bar, Vegetable Medley, and Choice of Potato. We also Feature Live Music under the Tiki Bar.

NOTE: JUNE 7 ... Dinner will NOT be served Due to convention.

BIKE NIGHT
The 4th Friday of Every Month.

Starting June 28th ... Regular Friday Night Dinner will be served, along with Live Music, 50/50, and whatever else the night brings!

SATURDAYS

KARAOKE

Every Saturday Night - starting at 8p. The Post Lounge is open weekdays from 11a until 11p, and much later on weekends.

SUNDAYS

BREAKFAST
Every Sunday Morning - from 10a until Noon The Post serves hot breakfast meals for only $5.00.

 . . . . THIS MONTH . . . . .

AUGUST 3

INSTALLATIONS - 3:00pm, at Post 36 Please join your fellow Legion, Squadron, and Auxiliary Members as we install our 2013-2014 elected officers. Buffet Dinner will immediately follow the ceremonies.

. . . . . UPCOMING MONTHS . . . . .

SEPTEMBER 16
Is
                      American Legion Day

DID YOU KNOW?

On August 3, 1958 - the U.S. nuclear submarine Nautilus accomplishes the first undersea voyage to the geographic North Pole. The world's first nuclear submarine, the Nautilus dived at Point Barrow, Alaska, and traveled nearly 1,000 miles under the Arctic ice cap to reach the top of the world. It then steamed on to Iceland, pioneering a new and shorter route from the Pacific to the Atlantic and Europe.

On August 6, 1945 - at 8:16 a.m. Japanese time, an American B-29 bomber, the Enola Gay, drops the world's first atom bomb, over the city of Hiroshima. Approximately 80,000 people are killed as a direct result of the blast, and another 35,000 are injured. At least another 60,000 would be dead by the end of the year from the effects of the fallout.

August 7  - is Purple Heart Day

On August 21, 1959 - the modern United States receives its crowning star when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a proclamation admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state. The president also issued an order for an American flag featuring 50 stars arranged in staggered rows: five six-star rows and four five-star rows. The new flag became official July 4, 1960.

DUES are DUE

It’s that time of year!

Starting July 1 All Post, Squadron, and Auxiliary
membership renewal fees are due.

Please bring or mail you’re your renewal fees to the Post at your earliest convenience.

The 2013-2014 Renewal Fees are as follows:

   35.00 for Legion
   35.00 for SAL
     . . . However if a Legion Member is also a Son then
     he is a dual member and pays sons only $10.00
    30.00 for Auxiliary
    20.00 for American Freedom Riders

GAIL’s CORNER

REMINDER ... Please take pictures of all events that you attend, and forward them to me so we can be given credit for helping our veterans . Also, the pictures will be added to the Department President

History Book. When sending pictures, please include where and what the function was, so we can property record the memory.

Please email photos to gaildupuis5662@comcast.net

Thank you
Gail
Department Historian

FROM YOU SERVICE OFFICER’s DESK

Hello Post 36 members,

I would like to introduce myself for those who have not met me. My name is Angel Contreras and I am your designated Post 36 Service Officer. I proudly served my country while enlisted in the U.S. Army and since leaving the military I have done what I could to serve my fellow veterans. I was extremely happy when I was invited to become part of the William C. Morris Post 36 American Legion family. I immediately felt right at home and have since made many friends.  Every month I will do my best to bring to your attention any information that may benefit you or that I feel is very important for you to know, and If you need my help; I will do my best to provide you with the best possible assistance I can provide you with.

Angel Contreras, VSO
Post 36

Veteran Service Officer
(954) 651-2150

POST NEWS

MEMBER NEWS

If you have any news or stories you would like to share with our members, please email them to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com  We would like to hear what’s going on with everyone!

DEDICATION WALL

We have a Wall dedicated to our members in the Post Lounge.   Please provide us with a photo of you when you were in the military and we will place it in a frame and on our Wall in your honor!

CLASSIFIEDS

Do you have a Service or Product you would like to sell or share? Send us the information and/or a business card, and we will print it on our Monthly Newsletter. Email the information to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com

Cutoff for submission is the 20th of each month.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

All members please be advised that our monthly meeting schedule is as follows:

2nd Monday - 7p - E-Board
3rd Wednesday - 7p - Auxiliary
4th  Monday - 7p - General Meeting
4th  Monday - (After the General Meeting)
- American Freedom Riders

For those of you that haven't been around in a while we would love to see you.  Our meetings are fun and the Best part is they only last 30 to 40 minutes at best!

Don’t Forget To Visit The Post Website At:
www.FlaLegionPost36.org

For God and Country,

Larry Sapp, Commander

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William C Morris . Post 36 . American Legion

Broward's First Post . Chartered June 11, 1919

1620 Marina Boulevard (SR84) . Fort Lauderdale . Florida . 33315

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FRIDAYS

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

Every Friday Night - from 7p until 9p we have dinner at the Post featuring New York Strip Steak, Ribeye Steak, Lobster Tail or Grilled Shrimp, includes Salad Bar, Vegetable Medley, and Choice of Potato. We also Feature Live Music under the Tiki Bar.

NOTE: JUNE 7 ... Dinner will NOT be served Due to convention.

BIKE NIGHT
The 4th Friday of Every Month.

Starting June 28th ... Regular Friday Night Dinner will be served, along with Live Music, 50/50, and whatever else the night brings!

SATURDAYS

KARAOKE

Every Saturday Night - starting at 8p. The Post Lounge is open weekdays from 11a until 11p, and much later on weekends.

SUNDAYS

BREAKFAST
Every Sunday Morning - from 10a until Noon The Post serves hot breakfast meals for only $5.00.

. . . . . THIS MONTH . . . . .

JULY 4th

It’s an all out Celebration!  Celebrating our Post’s Birthday, Flag Day, and the Birth of our Great Nation.   We will also be having a Flag Retirement Ceremony.  Starting at Noon there will be a BBQ, for $5 per plate, drink specials, 50/50 and raffles.

. . . . . UPCOMING MONTHS . . . . .

AUGUST 3

INSTALLATIONS - 3:00pm, at Post 36.  Please join your fellow Legion, Squadron, and Auxiliary Members as we install our 2013-2014 elected officers.  A Light Fare menu will immediately follow the ceremonies.

DID YOU KNOW?

July is . . . National Hot Dog Month

    and . . . National Ice Cream Month

July 4, 1776 - The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.

July 16, 1945 - The experimental Atomic bomb "Fat Boy" was set off at 5:30 a.m. in the desert of New Mexico desert, creating a mushroom cloud rising 41,000 ft. The bomb emitted heat three times the temperature of the interior of the sun and wiped out all plant and animal life within a mile.

July 20, 1969 - A global audience watched on television as Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong took his first step onto the moon. As he stepped onto the moon's surface he proclaimed, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" - inadvertently omitting an "a" before "man" and slightly changing the meaning.  July 20th is now known as “Moon Day”

July 27, 1953 - The Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice by U.S. and North Korean delegates at Panmunjom, Korea. The war had lasted just over three years.

AUXILIARY NEWS

STATE CANDIDATE

The Women’s Auxiliary is Proud to Announce that Gail Dupuis won the position as State Historian

.....................  CONGRATULATIONS GAIL!

DUES are DUE

It’s that time of year!

Starting July 1 All Post, Squadron, and Auxiliary 

membership renewal fees are due.

Please bring or mail you’re your renewal fees to the Post at your earliest convenience.

The 2013-2014 Renewal Fees are as follows:

   35.00 for Legion

   35.00 for SAL

     . . . However if a Legion Member is also a Son then

     he is a dual member and pays sons only $10.00

    30.00 for Auxiliary

    20.00 for American Freedom Riders

POST NEWS

MEMBER NEWS

If you have any news or stories you would like to share with our members, please email them to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com  We would like to hear what’s going on with everyone!

DEDICATION WALL

We have a Wall dedicated to our members in the Post Lounge.   Please provide us with a photo of you when you were in the military and we will place it in a frame and on our Wall in your honor!

MONTHLY MEETINGS

All members please be advised that our monthly meeting schedule is as follows:

2nd Monday - 7p - E-Board

3rd Wednesday - 7p - Auxiliary

4th  Monday - 7p - General Meeting

4th  Monday - (After the General Meeting)

- American Freedom Riders

For those of you that haven't been around in a while we would love to see you.  Our meetings are fun and the Best part is they only last 30 to 40 minutes at best!

Don’t Forget To Visit The Post Website At:

www.FlaLegionPost36.org

For God and Country,

Larry Sapp, Commander

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William C Morris . Post 36 . American Legion

Broward's First Post . Chartered June 11, 1919

1620 Marina Boulevard (SR84) . Fort Lauderdale . Florida . 33315

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FRIDAYS

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

Every Friday Night - from 7p until 9p we have dinner at the Post featuring New York Strip Steak, Ribeye Steak, Lobster Tail or Grilled Shrimp, includes Salad Bar, Vegetable Medley, and Choice of Potato. We also Feature Live Music under the Tiki Bar.

NOTE: JUNE 7 ... Dinner will NOT be served Due to convention.

BIKE NIGHT
The 4th Friday of Every Month.

Starting June 28th ... Regular Friday Night Dinner will be served, along with Live Music, 50/50, and whatever else the night brings!

SATURDAYS

KARAOKE

Every Saturday Night - starting at 8p. The Post Lounge is open weekdays from 11a until 11p, and much later on weekends.

SUNDAYS

BREAKFAST
Every Sunday Morning - from 10a until Noon The Post serves hot breakfast meals for only $5.00.

NOTE: JUNE 9 ... Breakfast will NOT be served Due to convention.

On June 11, 1919

The William C Morris . Post 36 . American Legion

Became Broward's First Post

Stop by the Post, have a drink, visit with friends, and

join us in Celebrating 94 YEARS

. . . and still going strong!

A TESTAMENT TO THE CARING AND SHARING OF POST 36

The following is a quote from an email received from the Schiro Family, in appreciation of the Memorial Day Brick Laying Ceremony:

And thank you so very much, for your kind email but also for providing these family members with a deeply

meaningful opportunity today. They shared with me all the details and it brought me such joy that it worked out this way, because since Joe died the kids and I, as well as his parents, have received so much support and attention. But those you met today were Joe’s biggest cheerleaders and loved him with all their hearts. It meant more than you know to have them be the ones receiving the thanks and honor due them in light of losing the apple of their eye. So again from the bottom of my heart I thank you. And extend my gratitude to all at the American Legion for very truly providing comfort and healing for us and so many. I do hope we can meet in person sometime. Deepest thanks, Diana Schiro.

. . . . . THIS MONTH . . . . .

JUNE 1

The Defenders will be holding a picnic at our own Post 36. Starting at Noon - Tickets are $25.00, per person, which includes Beer and Food. There will also be Live Music,. Raffles & Games

JUNE 6 THRU 9
The State Convention at the Renaissance Sea World Hotel, in Orlando.

JUNE 14

Post 36 Bike Night Rotation. The American Legion Riders, and the American Freedom Riders rotate Bike Night around several American Legion Posts in Broward and South Palm Beach County. June 14 is Post 36's turn in the Rotation. Please come out and support our American Legion Motorcycle Enthusiasts!

. . . . . UPCOMING MONTHS . . . . .

JULY 4th

It’s an all out Celebration! Celebrating our Post’s Birthday, Flag Day, and the Birth of our Great Nation.  Starting at Noon there will be a BBQ, for $5 per plate, drink specials, 50/50 and raffles.

DID YOU KNOW?

June 6, 1944 - D-Day, the largest amphibious landing in history, began in the early-morning hours as Allied forces landed in Normandy on the northern coast of France.

June 14, 1775 - The first U.S. Military service, the Continental Army consisting of six companies of riflemen,

was established by the Second Continental Congress. The next day, George Washington was appointed by a unanimous vote to command the army.

June 14, 1777 - John Adams introduced a resolution before Congress mandating a United States flag, stating, " . . . that the flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation."

June 25, 1950 - The Korean War began as North Korean troops, led by Russian-built tanks, crossed the 38th parallel and launched a full scale invasion of South Korea. Five days later, U.S. ground forces entered the conflict, which lasted until July 27, 1953.

June 28, 1919 - The signing of the Treaty of Versailles formally ended World War I.

AUXILIARY NEWS

STATE CANDIDATE
The Women’s Auxiliary is Proud to Announce that Gail Dupuis is running for State Historian - Elections will be held at the State Conference in June. ..................... GOOD LUCK GAIL!

NEW BOARD
The Women’s Auxiliary is Pleased to Announce it’s 2013 Newly Elected Officers:

• Renee DiNitto- President
• Diane Boudreau - Vice President
• Irene Lathrop - Secretary
• Gail Dupuis - Treasurer/Membership Chairman
• Brenda Bruning - Sargent at Arms
• Amanda Scott - Chaplain

POST NEWS

MEMBER NEWS

If you have any news or stories you would like to share wi th our members, please emai l them to:

FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com We would like to hear what’s going on with everyone!

DEDICATION WALL

We have a Wall dedicated to our members in the Post Lounge. Please provide us with a photo of you when you were in the military and we will place it in a frame and on our Wall in your honor!

MONTHLY MEETINGS
All members please be advised that our monthly meeting schedule is as follows:

• 2nd Monday - 7p - E-Board
• 3rd Wednesday - 7p - Auxiliary
• 4th Monday - 7p - General Meeting
• 4th Monday - (After the General Meeting) - American Freedom Riders

For those of you that haven't been around in a while we would love to see you. Our meetings are fun and the Best part is they only last 30 to 40 minutes at best!

Don’t Forget To Visit The Post Website At:   www.FlaLegionPost36.org

For God and Country,

Larry Sapp, Commander

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William C Morris . Post 36 . American Legion

Broward's First Post . Chartered June 11, 1919

1620 Marina Boulevard (SR84) . Fort Lauderdale . Florida . 33315

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

FRIDAYS

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

Every Friday Night - from 7p until 9p we have dinner at the Post featuring New York Strip Steak, Ribeye Steak, Lobster Tail or Grilled Shrimp, includes Salad Bar, Vegetable Medley, and Choice of Potato.  The First Friday of every month, we Feature Live Music by the Luck You Band.

SATURDAYS

KARAOKE

Every Saturday Night - starting at 8p.  The Post Lounge is open weekdays from 11a until 11p, and much later on weekends.

SUNDAYS

BREAKFAST
Every Sunday Morning - from 10a until Noon The Post serves hot breakfast meals for only $5.00.

HISTORIAN SCRAPBOOK

If you have ANY photos

from post events over the past year

PLEASE bring them ASAP to the Post

Attention Marshall or Jackie

They are finalizing our

Memories Scrapbook

for Convention

so any and all photos are appreciated

. . . . . THIS MONTH . . . . .

MAY 1


On Loyalty Day, we reaffirm our allegiance to our country and resolve to uphold the vision of our Forefathers. We should also take a moment to appreciate the members of our armed forces who are displaying the ultimate in loyalty and service to protect our freedoms, and liberty, and our way of life. The U.S. Congress made this an official holiday on July 18, 1958 with the signing of Public Law 85-529. Then President Dwight D. Eisenhower, proclaimed May 1, 1959 the 1st official observance of Loyalty Day.

MAY 4

The Riders will be Hosting the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Poker Run. Come join the Riders for an evening of Fun and Food Mexican Style!

MAY 27

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and country.

The William C. Morris Post 36, American Legion will hold their Memorial Day Ceremony at the Sandy Ninninger Statue on Riverwalk in Downtown Fort Lauderdale (directly behind the Performing Arts Bldg.).   The Ceremony will begin at 1100 hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, 2013.

This year’s Ceremony will include the placing of one new brick in the "Wall of Honor" for Army Warrant Officer Joseph L Schiro of Coral Springs.  Joseph was a South Florida Native and a highly decorated soldier who was part of Special Forces, also known as Green Berets.  Joseph was on his fifth combat deployment when he was killed while on patrol in the Chak district of Wardak Province in Afghanistan.  Joseph leaves behind his wife of six years Diana and three small children.

In Addition to Post 36, the Ceremony will include American Legion Auxiliary Unit 36, the Sons of American Legion Sqrdn 36,  the 82nd Airborne Vets Color Guard, The American Veterans for Equal Rights Color Guard and American Legion Post 220 Color Guard, and The American Freedom Riders.

Immediately following the Ceremony there will be a Barbeque at the Post in Honor of All Veterans.

All members are encouraged to attend this Ceremony.  For further information telephone Dick Maggiore, First Vice Commander at 954-326-0800.

. . . . . UPCOMING MONTHS . . . . .

JUNE 1 

The Defenders will be holding a picnic at our own Post 36 - check the website calendar for times and costs.

JUNE 6 THRU 9

State Convention is almost here! The State Convention is June 6 thru June 9 at the Renaissance Sea World Hotel, in Orlando. Make your plans now, in supporting Post 36.

DID YOU KNOW?

May 5, 1865 - Decoration Day was first observed in the U.S., with the tradition of decorating soldiers' graves from the Civil War with flowers. The observance date was later moved to May 30th and included American graves from World War I and World War II, and became better known as Memorial Day. In 1971, Congress moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May, thus creating a three-day holiday weekend.

May 7, 1945 - In a small red brick schoolhouse in Reims, Germany, General Alfred Jodl signed the unconditional surrender of all German fighting forces thus ending World War II in Europe. Russian, American, British and French ranking officers observed the signing of the document which became effective at one minute past midnight on May 9th.

May 11, 1969 - During the Vietnam War, the Battle of "Hamburger Hill" began.

May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles.

May 17, 1875 - The first Kentucky Derby horse race took place at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

May 19, 1930 - The 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, prohibiting Congress from giving itself pay raises.

May 24, 1844 - Telegraph inventor Samuel Morse sent the first official telegraph message, "What hath God wrought?" from the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. to Baltimore

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May 30, 1969 - The Cabin John Bridge, which carried the Capital Beltway (I-495) across the Potomac River northwest of Washington, D.C., was officially renamed to the "American Legion Memorial Bridge"

AUXILIARY NEWS

GIRLS STATE

The Women’s Auxiliary is Proud to Announce that this year Unit 36 was able to send two (2) Delegates to Girls State!   Also, a Special Thank You to Tom Lathrop . . . his generous contribution provided for this year’s transportation.

STATE CANDIDATE

The Women’s Auxiliary is Proud to Announce that Gail Dupuis is running for State Historian - Elections will be held at the State Conference in June .... GOOD LUCK GAIL!

POST NEWS

MEMBER NEWS

If you have any news or stories you would like to share with our members, please email them to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com  We would like to hear what’s going on with everyone!

DEDICATION WALL

We have a Wall dedicated to our members in the Post Lounge.   Please provide us with a photo of you when you were in the military and we will place it in a frame and on our Wall in your honor!

MONTHLY MEETINGS

All members please be advised that our monthly meeting schedule is as follows:

2nd Monday - 7p - E-Board
3rd Wednesday - 7p - Auxiliary
4th  Monday - 7p - General Meeting
4th  Monday - (After the General Meeting) - American Freedom Riders

For those of you that haven't been around in a while we would love to see you.  Our meetings are fun and the Best part is they only last 30 to 40 minutes at best!

Don’t Forget To Visit The Post Website At:
www.FlaLegionPost36.org

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDER

During the month of May, our country will celebrate two cherished patriotic observances.

On May 1, we celebrate Loyalty Day, which by definition, is, a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.

On May 27, we celebrate Memorial Day, which by definition is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

As we take time during this month to give thanks to all those who served, and continue to serve, in defending the American Way, I would like to extend a personal thanks.

To all members of the William C. Morris Post 36 American Legion, Legionaries, Sons of the American Legion, Women’s Auxiliary, and the American Freedom Riders, I thank each and every one of you for making it a pleasure and a privilege to serve as your Commander. Your continued support and friendship at and for the post has been heartwarming, and an honor to be a part.

For God and Country,

Larry Sapp, Commander