American Legion Post 27

4 th District Commander Information Bulletin December 20, 2012 Congratulations to Post 27 who leads the District at 120.161%. Well done to Commander Fred Miley and your team for this achievement. Well done Commander Badger Moring and Commander Ray Roby and your membership teams for achieving (110.00% and 101.205% respectively. I thank all District 4 Posts who are making every effort to keep up and move ahead of the goal dates.  As of today, District 4 is in 5th place at 84.86%, that’s 3.92% and behind 1st place District 6th and down from 5th place since the last report period.. The gap to first place climbed a bit so let’s strengthen our resolve to work together a little harder to close the gap. I offered some suggestions in the last Bulletin – please refer to that issue for ways to get new members. The 80% Department of Florida goal is January 4th – not far away. The job gets harder as the percentage increases so we need to get ahead of these goal benchmarks...

Today, the ladies of Post 27 Auxiliary visited the Ritz Veterans Village and donated canned goods for their kitchen.

Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) Congress passed, and the President has signed into law, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Included in this new law is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed Veterans. The VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to Veterans who: Are at least 35 but no more than 60 years old Are unemployed on the date of application Received an other than dishonorable discharge Are not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program (e.g.: the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance) Are not in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability Are not enrolled in a federal or state job training program The program is limited to 45,000 participants from July 1, 2012, through September 30, 2012, and 54,000 participants from October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2014. Participants must attend full-time in order to r...

We have added a new page to this BLOG. The page is devoted to the activities of the American Legion Auxiliary, and will be used to advertise their activities and programs. Check it often to see what they are doing!

The Continental Congress Establishes a Corps of Marines November 10, 1775, was officially recognized as the birthday of the United States Marine Corps through Marine Corps Order No. 47 in 1921. The order proudly states: "From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war, and in the long eras of tranquility at home, generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres and in every corner of the seven seas, that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security." On November 10, 1775 , the Continental Congress resolved, “that two Battalions of marines be raised,” and that they "be able to serve to advantage by sea when required" and "that they be distinguished by the names of the first & second battalions of American Marines." HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!

The Marion Civic Chorale is presenting a FREE concert to salute Veterans on Saturday, November 3rd at 3pm at St. George Anglican Church - 5646 SE 28th Street, Ocala - This star spangled concert will feature patriotic favorites such as the "Star Spangled Banner," "God Bless America," "Bring Him Home" (from Les Miserables), "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Going Home," "The Impossible Dream," "You'll Never Walk Alone," and selections from the Choral Suite "The Blue and the Gray." Come join us in this Patriotic Celebration! No Admission Charge ( donations accepted for the Choral's Student Scholarships ).

Post 27 Members: Congratulations, gentlemen for all your recruiting and clerical efforts for our Post 27. You have made us #1 in District 4 membership at over 102% already, (see the attached). Special thanks to Adjutant Gene Andrews who, despite significant medical problems, promptly sent 127 renewal cards to Department as soon as dues were received. Also, special thanks to VCdr. Mike Croye who recently investigated a TFA claim with a positive result for the vet in need. Our 6 November meeting is cancelled due to conflict with election night . Your next Post meeting is on Tuesday 4 December. Happy Thanksgiving to all, and let's be grateful that we're dry in Florida. Best regards, Cdr. Fred =================================================== 4 th District Commander Information Bulletin October 25, 2012 Congratulations to Post 27 for being the first in District 4 to attain 100%+ membership. Thanks to Commander Fred Miley and his members...

The meeting of post 27 has been cancelled ... we'd rather have you voting rather than sitting at a meeting ... see you on December 4th at 6:30pm.

American Legion Post 27, Ocala received it's original chartered in 1920. The post has a long history of serving the Ocala and Marion County community and continues to this day. We are actively looking for new members so we can continue our mission. Military Veterans will always be welcome at this and other posts in the area. Please consider joining! Our meetings are on the 1st Tuesday of every month starting with a potluck dinner at 6:30pm and our meeting starting around 7:15pm.

Ocala Memorial American Legion Post 27 meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at the American Legion Building in Tuscawilla Park at 516 NE SANCHEZ AVE,  OCALA, FL 34470 - Phone: 352-624-3563 for more information.   Email: legionocalamemorialpost27@yahoo.com

We've created this blog to keep track of the events associated with Legion Post 27 in Ocala. Having one place on the internet to post current activities and leave messages should help everyone keep up with the post schedule. We will have a page for the Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion (if we start a Riders Chapter, we can have a page for that as well). So, everyone should BOOKMARK this BLOG and check it often. If you sign up as a follower, you will receive an email anytime a new item is posted to the BLOG. Let's start this new project. Posting is easy, I think you can do it from a Smartphone. Brian Voge