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JANUARY 2020
Live Wrestling at Post 655! The 2nd and 4th Fridays, 1900 hrs!
Jan 1 – New Years Day
Boys State Registration Opens
Jan 4, 2020 (Saturday) - 17th Annual Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl will be played Saturday, January 4, 2020
Jan 11, 2020 - District Oratorical competition at Post 356 at 1300
Jan 17 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Jan 18 (Saturday) - Fort
Worth Stock Show Parade,11 a.m. in downtown Fort
Worth.
Fish Fry at Post 516, 5:00 pm followed by Entertainment by “The Real Mr. and Mrs. Smith”
Jan 20 (Monday) – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (nationally designated day to fly your flag)
MLK Day parade Fort Worth’s 35th annual tribute to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. steps off at 11 a.m.
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Terry Bigley Service Details
Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation - Greenwood Chapel
3100 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Jan 23 (Thursday) - Visitation 6-8pm
Jan 24 (Friday) - Funeral Service 11:30am
DFW National Cemetery Interment 2pm
Jan 25 (Saturday) – Post Everlasting Service 1pm at Post 379
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Jan 24 (Friday) - Buddy Watch Walk celebration, at Post 297
Please join us in welcoming these true
American heroes to our Post. Their schedule is to arrive in Fort Worth
January 23rd (Thursday), leaving January 25th.
The Department of Texas has been actively watching them on Facebook and
many American Legion Families have offered support (click here for more
details). If
you have any questions or would like to help in any way, please contact Shay at
817-300-2043. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you next
Friday to honor some very special heroes!!!
Jan 25 (Saturday) - Post Everlasting for Terry Bigley
Post 379 in Bedford at 1:00 pm, everyone welcome
1pm Saturday January 25th at 379
February 2020
Live Wrestling at Post 655! The 2nd and 4th Fridays, 1900 hrs!
Feb 1 (Saturday) - Division Oratorical Competition at MSU in Wichita Falls
Marriage Reception for Cheryl Estes and Ted Harrell 7 to 11 pm
at Benbrook Post 297, everyone welcome.
Feb 2 (Sunday) – Super bowl Sunday – kickoff at 5:30 pm local
Benbrook Post 297 party starting at 4:30 pm
More to come
Feb 3 (Monday) - Fort Worth Stock Show Military Appreciation Day
Feb 8, 2020 – Training at the Omni South-Park Austin, Texas
0800-American Legion Boy's State
0900-American Legion Baseball
1000-TABC Regulations
Feb 9 (Sunday) - “Sweet Shots” air rifle competition 11 Am to 3 Pm at Haltom City Post 655
Prizes include Valentines basket, sweet treats and gift cards from the Texas Road house.
Open to all ages, $10.00 Entry for 10 practice shots and 5 Final Round shots. Rifles and Ammo provided.
Feb 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday
Feb 15 (Saturday) - Fish Fry at Post 516, 5:00 pm followed by Entertainment by “The Real Mr. and Mrs. Smith”
Feb 17 (Monday) – President’s Day
Department Oratorical Contest
is February 17 (Presidents Day) at Collin College, Preston Ridge Campus,
9700 Wade Blvd. Frisco at 0900 hours. All are welcome to attend
Feb. 18 - Early voting begins
Feb. 19 – Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
Feb 21 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
March 2020
Live Wrestling at Post 655! The 2nd and 4th Fridays, 1900 hrs!
Mar 2 - DEC at Post 467
Mar 3 – Navy Reserve Birthday
Mar 3 - primary elections
Mar 14 - Coffee Tour starting @ Post 838 at 1900, RSVP by 14 Feb 20
March 13 - K-9 Veterans Day – The date is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps and a day to honor their service.
Mar 20 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
March 25 - Medal of Honor Day – A holiday to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.
Mar 28 (Saturday) – Annual Fort Worth Veterans Championship
March 29 - Vietnam Veterans Day – A national holiday to recognize and honor Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War. Learn more about Vietnam Veterans Day here.
2020 Planning dates:
Live Wrestling at Post 655! The 2nd and 4th Fridays, 1900 hrs!
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Apr 4 (Saturday) – Spring Fling Poker Fun Run, KSU 1200 at Post 624
Apr 6 - Easter
Apr 15 – 18, 2020 (Wednesday through Saturday) - Medal of Honor Host City 2020 Schedule
Apr 17 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Apr 25 (Saturday) - District Convention Post 838, registration and breakfast at 0700, start at 0900
Hops and Props, April 25, 2020
May 10 – Mother’s Day
May 15 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
May 16 – Armed Forces Day
Division Convention @ Mount Vernon Post 243 - registration at 0730, start at 0900
May 25 (Monday) - Memorial Day
Jun 1 - DEC @ Southlake Post 14 at 1900
Jun 14 (Sunday) – Flag Day
Jun 19 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Jun 20-21 (3rd weekend in June) - American Legion Riders state rally - Texhoma in 2020, Mansfield in 2021
Jun 21 (Sunday) – Fathers Day
Jul 4 (Saturday) – Independence Day
Jul 8 to 12 - Department Convention in Austin at the Renaissance Hotel
Jul 17 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Aug 21 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Sep 7 (Monday) – Labor Day
Sep 11 (Friday) – Patriots Day
Sep 13 (Sunday) – Grandparents Day
Sep 17 (Thursday) – Constitution Day
Sep 18 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Sep 26 (Saturday) – Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride (tentative date subject to confirmation)
Oct 12 (Monday) – Columbus Day
Oct 16 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Oct 27 (Tuesday) – Navy Day
Nov 11 (Wednesday) – Veterans Day
Nov 20 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Nov 26 (Thursday) – Thanksgiving Day
Dec 22-30; 2020: Happy Chanukah
Dec 25 (Friday) – Christmas
Membership target
dates
Jan 8 - 80%
Feb 12 - 85%
Mar 1 - Cut off for 345s to be added to the Green Bar
Mar 11 - 90%
Apr 8 - 95%
May 13 - 100%
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Americanism Dates
Baseball
Jan 1 - Registration Opens
May 15 - Insurance Registration Deadline
Jun 25 - Team Registration Deadline
Jul 15 - Scholarship Applications Due/District Champion (19U) Determined
Aug 1 - Department Tournament Deadline
Boy Scouts of America
Feb 9 - Scout Sunday
Mar 20 - Eagle Scout Nomination Packets Due to Department
Oct 31 - NESA (National Eagle Scout Association) Scholarship cut off
Boys State
Jan 1 - Registration Opens
May 12 - Registration Ends and Wait List Begins
May 12 - Orientation at Post 569 at 7pm
Jun 07-12 - Program Dates
Junior Shooting
Feb 1 - First round postal targets and payment due date (Individual Precision, Individual Sporter and Team State Championship)
Mar 31 - Second round postal targets and payment due date (Individual Precision and Individual Sporter Qualification, and Team Nationals)
Jul 27 - Aug 1 - Nationals in Colorado Springs (Individual Precision and Individual Sporter)
Oratorical
Oct 28 to DEC 18, 2020 - Post Competition Time Period
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Significant Military
Months
March – Month of the Military Caregiver
April – Month of the Military Child
May – National Military Appreciation Month
November – Military Family Month, Warrior Care Month
Future DEC Dates:
National Conventions
Future Dates and Locations
August 28 - September 3, 2020 - The American Legion National Convention, Louisville, Kentucky
August 27 - September 2, 2021 - Phoenix, Arizona
August 26 - September 1, 2022 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2020
Feb. 19 – Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
March 3 – Navy Reserve Birthday
March 13 - K-9 Veterans Day – The date is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps and a day to honor their service.
March 25 - Medal of Honor Day – A holiday to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.
March 29 - Vietnam Veterans Day – A national holiday to recognize and honor Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War. Learn more about Vietnam Veterans Day here.
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April 5, 2019 – Gold Star Spouses Day – A day dedicated to those whose spouses gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military or as a result of service-connected injuries or illness.
April 14, 2019 – Air Force Reserve Birthday
April 23, 2019 – Army Reserve Birthday
May 1, 2019 – Silver Star Banner Day – Per Congressional resolution, it is an “Official Day to honor wounded, ill, and injured Veterans”.
May 10, 2019 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day – This date recognizes the service and sacrifices of military spouses.
May 13, 2019 – Children of Fallen Patriots Day – A day to honor the children left behind by the brave men and women who gave their lives while defending our freedom.
May 18, 2019 – Armed Forces Day Observed on the third Saturday every May, this is a day dedicated to paying tribute to men and women currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
May 27, 2019 – Memorial Day A solemn occasion to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. Learn more about Memorial Day here.
June 6, 2019 – Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy, France, now known as D-Day.
June 14, 2019 – Flag Day – A day to celebrate the adoption of the U.S. flag.
June 14, 2019 – Army Birthday
June 23, 2019 – Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
June 27, 2019 – National PTSD Awareness Day – A day to bring awareness about issues related to PTSD. Find resources for PTSD here.
July 4, 2019 – Independence Day
July 27, 2019 – Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Aug. 4, 2019 – Coast Guard Birthday
Aug. 7, 2019 – Purple Heart Day – A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice. Learn more about the Purple Heart.
Aug. 29, 2019 – Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
Sept. 11, 2019 – Patriot Day – An annual observance to remember and honor those who were injured or killed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Sept. 18, 2018 – Air Force Birthday
Sept. 29, 2019 – Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day – A day to honor the families of fallen Servicemembers.
Oct. 13, 2019 – Navy Birthday
Oct. 26, 2019 – National Day of the Deployed
Nov. 10, 2019 – Marine Corps Birthday
Nov. 11, 2019 – Veterans Day – This is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice treaty, which ended World War I and is also a day to thank military Veterans for their service.
Dec. 7, 2019 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – The anniversary of the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, signaling the United States’ entrance into World War II. Learn more about Pearl Harbor Day.
Dec. 13, 2019 – National Guard Birthday
Dec. 21, 2019 – National Wreaths Across America Day
Last update 1/27/2020
