American Legion Post 136

PINE ISLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 136

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*** March 17th, St Paddy's Day ---- we are STILL Having SHOW ME THE $$ 6-830PM ***

(I will have to verify if there will be Pizzas - TBA ??)

**Taco Salads are now $7.50 for regular size               

                   >> Upcoming Events:   << Legion Riders !Steak Dinner SATURDAY, March 7th 1-4pm - Food/Steak Dinner Tickets are SOLD Out!

                 THERE IS STILL PLENTY TO DO, HEAR or SEE!  Raffling off the Dual Fueled 10,000 Generator; Several larger LIVE auction items, CHANCE                             auction, (3) 50/50s and music by, 2XL - who wouldn't want to come out and enjoy the OUTSIDE bar (beer/spritzers/soda only) plus, FULL bar                     INSIDE... R.E.D. (remember everyone deployed) Rider's shirts for sale!  RAFFLE Tix for Booze Cooler drawing March 27th, as well.  ~~ All to                         support our Veterans Fund for Health & Mental Awareness!!!!  Dig Deep Folks!  Thanks In Advance!  Any questions, just find someone in a                         BRIGHT, ORANGE SHIRT and/or Vest!  

DRAWING for Auxiliary - Girls State Bus Fundraiser - BEACH BASKET is 3/21/26 (Tix still available)

>> Scholarship Fundraiser - Sunday, March 22nd - TURKEY SHOOT << (Rain Date Sun March 29th)

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    March 2026 Newsletter 

RENEW FOR 2026-PLEASE DON’T LET YOUR MEMBERSHIP LAPSE

GREETINGS LEGION MEMBERS!!!!!

A warm welcome to Post 136 to Danyal Driscoll, Brady Meier, Dale Moore, James O’Hara, Dennis Ryan and Joshua Toman.

Post Everlasting to Jack Kearfott and David Nicholson.

MEMBERSHIP DUES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those of you who have not paid your 2026 dues, please make an effort to do so. You signed up to be a member of this Post and it is your responsibility to be updated on your dues. Post 136 is just thirty-six members short to meet our 100% goal. I am not sure if you are aware, but we do have goals to meet yearly as far as membership and retaining those members we do have. The money we receive from your dues go to the programs we support such as Vet Relief, 4^th of July parade and fireworks, Pine Island Elementary and various organizations on the island.  Plus, you cannot purchase anything from the cantina without showing your 2026 membership card. All guests you bring into this post MUST BE SIGNED BY YOU AND ONLY YOU, AS A MEMBER, CAN PURCHASE DRINKS FOR THEM. WHEN YOU LEAVE THE POST, YOUR GUESTS MUST LEAVE WITH YOU.

LEGION ELECTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April on the 15^th at the 7:00 meeting. The sign-up sheets are located on the bulletin board near the bowling machine in the cantina. Those of you who have something to say or complain about, then put your name on the sign-up sheet.

RESERVING OUR DINING ROOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you know the post rents out the dining room for private functions. Should you wish to reserve a date and time, please let out bar manager know.

WHAT IS GOING ON IN MARCH?

On the 7^th (Saturday). The Riders are having their steak dinner fund raiser. They go all out for supporting the veterans in the community.

On the 8^th (Sunday). A celebration of life for Jack Kearfott beginning at 1:00 PM.

Breakfast will be served on the first and third Sunday in March. Ladies and gentlemen, it is very good and you get a lot of food for not a high price. Times for breakfast run from 9:00-11:00.

On the 17^th (Tuesday). St Patrick’s Day. Come celebrate at the Post with plenty of good food, fun and friends. Let’s celebrate our Irish.

On the 22^nd (Sunday). Scholarship fundraiser Turkey Shoot. (Rain day on the 29^th). This is the first time the Legion will be doing such a fundraiser and we are planning for the big event. Please bring your friends and family for a day of great fun. There will be article reminders in the Eagle as well as on Facebook with posters around the Legion.

On the 28^th (Saturday). SONS are having their BBQ dinner fundraiser for veterans.On the 29^th (Sunday). National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Post will honor all our Vietnam veterans, those who came back and those who did not. The ceremony time will be announced.

HAVE A GREAT 2026!!!!

 Patricia La Cour, Adjutant\Post 136 St James City

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

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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

"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.