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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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FUN FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
On October 5, 2012, "The Luck You Band" will be playing after Friday Night dinner, starting at 9PM. Come join us for a Fun Friday Night of Food and Entertainment!
REBUILDING TOGETHER BROWARD COUNTY
Thousands of poor, elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners across South Florida are forced to live in unimaginable conditions because they simply cannot afford to repair necessary items to make their homes safe and sanitary. Many of these impoverished neighbors are unaware that there is an agency called Rebuilding Together that will help to make their homes safe, sanitary and livable.
Rebuilding Together Broward County,(RTBC) is a local chapter of a nationwide nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the homes of very low income elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners. RBTC volunteers perform urgent repairs and improvements to homes to make them safe and livable for their needy inhabitants.
On October 6, 2012, the South Florida community has an opportunity to help RTBC reach many more impoverished home owners, when they hold their annual fundraiser and family festival at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Dave from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
The Rebuilding Together Olympiad and Family Festival is a day of fun for all ages, that offers plenty of activities for children, while corporate teams compete in the Olympiad for a coveted "Golden Hard Hat" prize by obtaining the highest scores in a series of outrageously funny events like the "Toilet Toss," and "Material Monument Madness."
Admission is $5 or free for kids under 12 with a canned good donation for Broward Pantry. The opening ceremony for the Olympiad will begin at 11:00am and the Family Festival will run from 11:00am until 4:00pm.
RIDE TO SAINT AUGUSTINE
On October 12 thru 14, 2012, our motorcycle enthusiasts are riding to Historic Saint Augustine, to visit Post 37. Everyone is invited. For details and hotel information, check out our Post Calendar.
AUXILIARY MEETING
On October 17, 2012, at 7 pm, the Women’s AUXILIARY will have it’s regular monthly meeting. We hope everyone will show up for an extra special turnout, to help coordinate our holiday events!
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.
VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY
at Sandy Ninninger Statue
on Sunday, November 11th, 2012, at 1100 hours
Ceremony will include placing of one new brick in the "Wall of Honor" for Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Brodsky of Tamarac who was killed in action in Afghanistan on July 21, 2012.
The Ceremony will include Post 36 American Legion Color Guard & Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Riders Post 36, Squadron 36, Sons of American Legion, 82nd Airborne Vets Color Guard, American Legion Post 220, Fort Lauderdale, and American Veterans for Equal Rights.
The Sandy Ninninger Statue is located on Riverwalk (directly behind the performing arts building. Parking instructions and more information to follow on our website.
ATTENTION: US MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
If you were on ACTIVE DUTY status OUTSIDE of US borders in designated support of either Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Noble Eagle or Odyssey Dawn during 2011, and you have homestead in Broward, please contact us by September 18, 2012, to apply for the very valuable extra exemption for deployed military service members.
DID YOU KNOW?
The unofficial but well-known flower of Veterans Day is the Poppy. This first became the symbol to remember fallen soldiers after John McCrae wrote a poem called In Flanders Fields on May 3, 1915. McCrae was a Canadian doctor and Lieutenant Colonel in the Canadian army. He wrote about how millions of poppy flowers grew in the Flanders field, where fallen troops had been buried.
The poem read, “In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky, The lakes, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below…Take up our quarrel with the doe: To you from falling hands we throw, The torch; be yours to hold it high, If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields.”
After this poem was published, veterans groups began to adopt it as a sign of remembrance and respect for those who died. Te flower has come to be a symbol of reverence for any person who served in the forces during any war.
MONTHLY 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!
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
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.
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.
POST 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.
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!
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
