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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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BIG & RICH CONCERT
FUNDRAISER FOR VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
On November 10, 2012 at 7:00pm, at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. November 11th (Observed November 12th) is Veterans Day weekend and everyone is invited to show their appreciation to our front line men and women in uniform along with Big and Rich and special guests Cowboy Troy and Bradley Gaskin! Hundreds of tickets are being donated by proud Americans who want to say thank you to our military. If you would like to donate a ticket (or tickets) to veterans, enter promo code "Military" and check the box "to be picked up at Will Call" and the ticket(s) will be donated in your name. Your name will also appear on our Wall of Thanks at the event. Purchase these tickets in a separate transaction than your personal use tickets. If you have any questions about the military donation campaign or how to do it email dmeventmanagement@gmail.com. For the official Concert Flyer - Please check out our Post Calendar.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
at Sandy Ninninger Statue
Sunday, November 11th - 1100 hours
Sandy Ninninger Statue on Riverwalk in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately, we have three new bricks to place in the "Wall of Honor" for three members of the Armed Forces that were killed in action in Afghanistan since our last Ceremony which was held on Memorial Day. They are:
- Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Brodsky
- Sgt. Marc Lerner
- Warrant Officer Joseph Schiro
All from Broward County. We have asked the family members to attend and place their loved ones brick in the "Wall"
Immediately following the Ceremony there will be a Barbeque at Post Headquarters in honor of all Veterans.
The Ceremony will include Post 36 American Legion Color Guard & Ladies Auxiliary, American Freedom Riders, Squadron 36, Sons of American Legion, 82nd Airborne, Vets Color Guard.
The Sandy Ninninger Statue is located on Riverwalk (directly behind the performing arts building. Parking instructions and more information to follow on our website.
THANKSGIVING DAY
Starting at 1430 hours.
The Post will be open on Thanksgiving Day and we will serve Turkey with all the Trimmings.
There is no charge for members of the Legion Family. Guests are also invited for a Charge of ten dollars per person.
Come Join us for a great Thanksgiving Dinner cooked by Kim.
MEETINGS
All members please be advised that Post meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays every month. 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!
SATURDAY NIGHT KARAOKE
Every Saturday night - Karaoke starting at 2000 hours. The Post Lounge is open weekdays from 1100 hours until 2300 hours and much later on weekends.
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
Also, every Friday evening from 1900 hours to 2100 hours we have dinner at the Post featuring New York Strip Steak, Lobster Tail or grilled Shrimp and includes Salad Bar. A great dinner.
If you are a non-smoker we are now serving Friday Night Dinner in our new Tiki Hut in addition to the Post Lounge. This will also accommodate additional seating for the season.
SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
Please remember to send us your e mail address so we can keep you informed. The reason we no longer have a newsletter is the cost of postage. We now have a website and would like to keep all our members informed via e mail. The time has come and our new members have shown us the way.
Send Your Email Address to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com
MEMBER NEWS:
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!
We are one of the most active Posts in Broward County and always have something going on that you will be interested in. We sponsored six Boy's to the Boy's State Program and with the help of the American Legion Riders provided many poor families with Thanksgiving Turkeys this past year and planning on doing it again this year Our Post had fifteen people present at the Department Convention in Orlando as well.
DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO SHARE?
Looking for a handyman, plumber, batteries, or just about anything? Why not start first with your own Post 36 Members! We will be adding a section to our website in the upcoming year, of services provided by our fellow members.
If you have a service, product, or company you would like to share, please provide as much information as possible, in an email, and send to: FlaLegionPost36@gmail.com
Please make the information as short and clear as possible. Also, please provide any discounts you are willing to offer to Post 36 Members.
For God and Country,
Larry Sapp, Commander
