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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. 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.
. . . . . THIS MONTH . . . . .
APRIL 5
A Special Guest Band . . . The Graval Sack Band . . . will be playing under the Tiki Hut beginning at 8:00 pm ... come for Friday Night Dinner, and Enjoy the Live Music
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APRIL 17
The Auxiliary will be hosting Initiation of New Members during our regular monthly meeting. If you are a New Member, or a Member which hasn’t been able to attend an initiation in the past Please Join Us! As we need to know how many pins to bring, Please RSVP by April 10. We will have a light fare immediately afterward.
ALSO, Nominations are now open for Auiliary Officers for the 2013-2014 year, if you are interested in running for office, please be present at the April meeting for final nominations. Elections will be held during our May meeting.
APRIL 21
The Marine Corp League is holding a picnic at our own Post 36 - check the website calendar for times and costs. Come Support Our Marines!
APRIL 22
The Riders will be holding their annual officer elections. All Riders are encouraged to come to the April 22 meeting to cast your vote.
. . . . . UPCOMING MONTHS . . . . .
MAY
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!
JUNE
JUNE 1
The Defenders will be holding a picnic at our own Post 36 - check the website calendar for times and costs.
State Convention is almost here!. The State Covention is June 6 thru June 9 at the Renaissance SeaWorld Hotel, in Orlando. Make your plans now, in supporting Post 36.
DID YOU KNOW?
April 2, 1513 - Spanish explorer Ponce De Leon sighted Florida and claimed it for the Spanish Crown after landing at the site of present day St. Augustine, now the oldest city in the continental U.S.
April 6, 1917 - Following a vote by Congress approving a declaration of war, the U.S. entered World War I in Europe.
April 9, 1865 - After over 500,000 American deaths, the American Civil War Ended as General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in the village of Appomattox Court House. The surrender occurred in the home of Wilmer McLean. Terms of the surrender, written by General Grant, allowed Confederates to keep their horses and return home. Officers were allowed to keep their swords and side arms.
April 12, 1861 - The American Civil War Began as Confederate troops under the command of General Pierre Beauregard opened fire at 4:30 a.m. on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina.
April 15, 1912 - In the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight.
April 18, 1775 - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere occurred
April 22, 1864 - "In God We Trust" was included on all newly minted U.S. coins by an Act of Congress.
April 30, 1789 - George Washington became the first U.S. President as he was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City.
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!
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!
Don’t Forget To Visit The Post Website At:
www.FlaLegionPost36.org
For God and Country,
Larry Sapp, Commander
