PINE ISLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 136

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NEWSLETTER-MAY 2025

GREETINGS EVERYONE.

Post elections will be held on the 21^st 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 3^rd (Saturday)-Benefit for Frank.

May 10^th (Saturday)-Kentucky Derby.

May 11^th (Sunday)-Mother’s Day.

May 18^th (Sunday)-District Elections.

May 21^st (Wednesday)-Legion elections.

May 24^th (Saturday)-SONS BBQ for Special Olympics

May 26^th (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
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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"

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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.