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Post 115 News June 28, 2020
2020 OFFICERS TO SERVE UNTIL 2021
New F.O. AusbrooksNew S.O. Rutigliano
By: Hank Mangels
Minutes: June 1, 2020
The Post 115 Executive Board met April 30, 2020. Important agenda items:
- · Elections and appointments of post officers.
- · Boys State, JROTC
- · Resumption of programs and meetings-refunds
Elections and Appointments
Both The American Legion and the Department of Florida passed resolutions to cancel conventions and leave officers in place until 2021. The Executive Board of Post 115 unanimously elected to follow suit until such time as elections can be held in accordance with the Department of Florida Constitution and Bylaws.
Finance Office Hank Mangels submitted his resignation prior to the meeting for personal reasons. Sandy Ausbrooks, past chaplain, has been appointed by Commander Hammond and unanimously approved to assume the duties as finance officer.
Eric Febles Flores has stepped down as service officer and Past Service Officer Sal Rutigliano was appointed to replace him
Congratulations Sal and Sandy!
The position of Fundraising Chair remains open. Interested volunteers should contact Dave Hammond at 386-313-1433.
Boys State & JROTC
Boys State and Boys Nation have both been canceled. A motion to award each delegate a $250 scholarship in lieu of attendance to Boys State. The annual $250 scholarships for military and scholastic excellence will be awarded as usual at a time and place designated by the schools.
Meetings & Programs
The Executive Board will wait for direction provided by the governor, Flagler County, and Palm Coast before deciding on dates for resuming meetings and activities. Money received for advance reservations for the canceled Annual Spaghetti Event will be applied to the re-scheduled event or refunded by request. For a refund, contact Gary Owens at 386-585-5302.
COVID-19 WATCH JUNE 28
COVID-19 UPDATESunday June 28, 2020
Saturday; 9,500 + New Florida Cases
Flagler County now has 279 coronavirus cases ranging in age from 1 to 94. The cases include eight non-residents.
Stars and Stripes: New Cases Hit 10 Million
Florida Health Website
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Operation 6' Apart - 2020 Awards
The American Legion, Department of Florida ProudlyPresents Operation 6 Feet Apart.
Operation 6Feet Apart recognizes the 2020 Award Winners in a virtual convention format.
Chapter 115 News
Since January 2020, the American Legion Riders Chapter 155 has participated in fundraisers for #iRideforThe22, UnityRide, assisted with US flag placement at the Espanola Cemetery and held their first quarterly meeting Covid-19 notwithstanding.
Good Work Chapter 115!
TAL Commander: Covid Update
26 June 2020
Dear American Legion Family,
Family members take care of each other. The American Legion Auxiliary understands this. I am tremendously grateful to National President Nicole Clapp who presented a $12,500 donation on behalf of the Auxiliary to two great American Legion programs. It will be used wisely with $10,000 designated for The American Legion Veterans and Children Foundation and $2,500 going to The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
Although some family members must maintain separation due to social distancing, The American Legion Family is as close as can be.
Bill Oxford
National Commander
Friday, June 26, 2020
Palm Coast Reiterates 2020-09
City of Palm Coast Reiterates Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Emergency Order 2020-09
This emergency order takes effect date of filing, which is today June 26.
You can read the emergency order in full from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at https://www.palmcoastconnect.com/s/press-releases or by clicking the button below.
DEC Vote
The Department Executive Committee voted against a proposal to allow the Department Commander to appoint District Commanders and Vice Commanders.
About Post 115
Welcome Friends, Neighbors and fellow Veterans,
Please accept our invitation to subscribe to the official blog of The American Legion Post 115.
We have been serving the community of Flagler County since 1927, first as Dancy Miller Post 55 and since 1938 as Flagler Post 115. We have added this blog to the suite of media and communication tools to keep the veteran community informed. In addition, we have over 400 followers of our Facebook Page, American Legion Post 115, a website, FlaglerPost115.org and a semimonthly newsletter, the Krier.
We pledge to keep you informed of all things veteran in Flagler County.
Again, welcome and thank you.
Hank Mangels
Social Media Chairman
Alcohol Ban - Covid-19
June 26, 2020
Effective immediately, alcohol sales are banned at all locations in the state of Florida.
Due to a statewide spike of almost 9,000 COVID-19 cases, a record, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation as banned the service of alcohol at all locations. Although there is no official word yet from Department of Florida Commander Rick Johnson, I think it is safe to assume that includes all American Legion Posts with a liquor license.
Since about 70% of the membership is Vietnam Era, a high risk group, this is probably a good thing for the health of most members. However, it is bad news financially for the great majority of posts that depend on bar sales to support their programs.
The time has come for posts to look for other means of raising money to support activities. We have no bar, no physical post and depend on donations from the community we serve. Many posts have become complacent in fund raising. They rely on gamboling machines and alcohol sales for income. When they lost the machines there was all kinds of hand wringing and gnashing of teeth. But adjustments were made.
Post 115 has never depended on gambling or alcohol sales and delivers a wide array of the 4 Pillar services to the Flagler County Community. Perhaps the rest of the 17th District could learn a thing or two from our example.
WEAR A MASK, WASH YOUR HANDS, SOCIAL DISTANCE 6'
Effective immediately, alcohol sales are banned at all locations in the state of Florida.
Due to a statewide spike of almost 9,000 COVID-19 cases, a record, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation as banned the service of alcohol at all locations. Although there is no official word yet from Department of Florida Commander Rick Johnson, I think it is safe to assume that includes all American Legion Posts with a liquor license.
Since about 70% of the membership is Vietnam Era, a high risk group, this is probably a good thing for the health of most members. However, it is bad news financially for the great majority of posts that depend on bar sales to support their programs.
The time has come for posts to look for other means of raising money to support activities. We have no bar, no physical post and depend on donations from the community we serve. Many posts have become complacent in fund raising. They rely on gamboling machines and alcohol sales for income. When they lost the machines there was all kinds of hand wringing and gnashing of teeth. But adjustments were made.
Post 115 has never depended on gambling or alcohol sales and delivers a wide array of the 4 Pillar services to the Flagler County Community. Perhaps the rest of the 17th District could learn a thing or two from our example.
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