American Legion Post 38

“ANNUAL ELECTION”

“A copy of the return is provided to the board and membership at large. All members are encouraged to review the return and the board votes on its approval.”

“Governing documents made available to the public upon request.”

“This is a veteran's organization. Its purpose is to provide assistance and support to veterans. In addition, various civic and charitable activities are conducted to support the local community. The ongoing mission of the american legion: war-time veterans and military members dedicated to strong national security; compassionate care for veternas and their families, community service, and the wholesome development of our nation's youth.”

“Provided food from food pantry for veterans and family members while service member is deployed. 1,469 veterans utilizes food pantry. From march 2020 to present distributed over 400,000 lbs of food to the community. Provide assistance on water bills and electric bills for veterans. Hosted five veterans appreication lunches and dinners feeding 150 veterans and 1st responders. Partnered with the city of fort myers park & rec. For the 9th memorial day celebration at memorial park. Partnered with fmpd to provide community service hours for at-risk kids. Serves on the board for police athletic league, the american red cross and dunbar core coalition group. Participate with local high schools in the yearly boy state program. Started the first vip veteran area for freedom fest on 4th of july with river district alliance. Assisted in the holiday stroll for the river district alliance. Assisted in new year's eve celebration in downtown fort myers with the river district alliance. Provided volunteers for art festival with river district alliance. Partnered with vfw vietnam veteran brotherhood and hearts and homes for veterans inc. Produce 8th annual salute our troops fundraiser. Chairman of the board for the river district alliance of downtown fort myers. Host the 8th veterans day parade in 46 years for the city of fort myers. Established the john ebling international vetern art gallery. Partnered with the ft myers youth coalition and the pal boxing. Organized 35 members from various post and local non-profits in the repainting and repair of post 192. Work with local elected officials on veteran services and events.”

“Auto 1,159 0 0 bank charges 230 0 0 causal labor 177 0 0 dor 174 0 0 fees 2,668 0 0 postage 230 0 0 printing 360 0 0 supplies 349 0 0 website 199 0 0 lounge activity auto 665 0 0 bank charges 1,208 0 0 direct expense 4,162 0 0 dues and subscriptions 212 0 0 licenses and fees 310 0 0 janitorial 1,758 0 0 outside services 449 0 0 pest control 350 0 0 postage 288 0 0 supplies 1,080 0 0 utilities 27,327 0 0 0 0 0 traveling vietnam wall bracelets 6,500 0 0 bank charges 452 0 0 supplies 6,212 0 0 doc russo fee 4,500 0 0 swfl symphony 500 0 0 videographer 3,080 0 0 colonial charitalbe found 16,666 0 0 auxilary 1,500 0 0 sons 1,500 0 0 brotherhood ride 2,000 0 0 total 86,265 0 0”