PINE ISLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 136
JULY 25, 2025 News Letter
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Greetings---Legion members and Happy 4th of July 2025!
A warm welcome to Clevester Granville and Eric Wright to Post 136.
Post Everlasting to 15-year Legion member Jimmy Carter and to 23-year member Donald Manusos.
Post 136, once again, is proud to sponsor the parade and fireworks. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED TO HELP. There is a donation bucket located at both ends of the bar should you would like to help with the fireworks and the parade costs. More details to follow on both.
At the Convention, there was a resolution on the floor about raising Department dues beginning on the 26th of January 2026. At this time, Department of Florida charges $10.50 for their share of Legion dues. A motion to raise dues by $3 was voted and passed by the members. We will be raising our dues (voted and approved at the January 2025 membership meeting) by $55 once National approves the request. National charges $23.50 and Department will be charging $13.50, this will leave the Legion $18.00 for the programs we support which include the July 4th parade and fireworks, Vet Relief and Pine Island Elementary.
On the 26th (Saturday) of this month, the Post will hold officer installations for our families. Times will be announced and we will be serving food. We are asking everyone to bring a dish donation. Bar Stool Rodeo will be the entertainment. SO, guys, lets make this a great party!!!!
Happenings:
The Korean War-the 27th of July marks the 72nd anniversary since the Korean War ended. Korea is located in Northeast Aisia between China and Japan, the Yellow Sea to the West and the East China Sea and Korean Strait to the South, and the Sea of Japan to the East.
QUESTION: Who was president of the United States during the Korean War?
ANSWER: Harry S Truman.
Patricia La Cour, Adjutant
Post 136 St James City
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
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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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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.