PINE ISLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 136
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NEWSLETTER-MAY 2025
GREETINGS EVERYONE.
Post elections will be held on the 21st of May at the membership meeting beginning at 7:00. The sign-up sheets are located on the bulletin board near the game machine. So here is your chance to make a difference.
DESPERATELY NEEDING
WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE A FINANCE OFFICER FOR THE POST. OUR CURRENT OFFICER IS STEPPING DOWN AND IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TRAIN.
HAPPENINGS IN MAY:
May 3rd (Saturday)-Benefit for Frank.
May 10th (Saturday)-Kentucky Derby.
May 11th (Sunday)-Mother’s Day.
May 18th (Sunday)-District Elections.
May 21st (Wednesday)-Legion elections.
May 24th (Saturday)-SONS BBQ for Special Olympics
May 26th (Monday)-Memorial Day. Honor Guard will be at Coral Ridge and VFW.
QUESTION:
Before Memorial Day, what was the name of the holiday honoring our fallen soldiers?
ANSWER:
Decoration Day which began after the Civil War honoring the dead and decorating their graves with flowers. In 1971, Congress declared honoring all service members killed in military and honor them on the last Monday in May
Patricia La Cour, Adjutant
Post 136 St James City
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
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ATTENTION SENIORS
If you attended Pine Island Elementary School or reside on Greater Pine Island or have an immediate family member who is a member of the American Legion at Post 136, SAL member at Post 136, AUX member at 136.
You qualify to apply for scholarships offered by the American Legion Post 136. We are interested in students attending accredited programs, colleges, and some programs for nursing, boat mechanics, technical, trade schools, welding, and construction just to name a few.
You can get your applications downloaded from our website at www.post136fl.org
or Pick up an application at the Post
Applications need to be post marked no later than May 16, 2025
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From the Service Officer
There is a wealth of information available for Veterans on the VA Web Site VA.gov.
Among the main topic pages are:
- Check your claim, decision review, or appeal status
- Review your payment history
- File for disability compensation
- Schedule or manage health appointments
- Refill or track a prescription
- Compare GI Bill benefits
- Get mental health care
- Review or update your dependents
- Get reimbursed for travel pay
- Get your VA medical records
On this site you can Create an account to manage your VA benefits and care in one place — any time, from anywhere.
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A SINCERE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS
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"Best All-Around Post in Florida"
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ God Bless our Post our Country, our Troops, and our Veterans
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4106 Stringfellow Rd Saint James City Fl 33956
Phone Number 239-283-4434
Email Post Commander - copy commander@post136fl.org and paste in the mail : field
Since our charter on July 1, 1980, American Legion Post 136 of Florida has been welcoming Veterans from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country, and Community.
We have an active and exceptional Auxiliary, Sons of the Legion, and Legion Riders organizations. We celebrate the ladies and men of these organizations and are so much stronger for their continued support and participation.