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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.
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
