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.”

“Provide food from pantry for veterans and family member while service member is deployed, about 1469 veterans utilizes our food pantry. From march 2022 to the present distributed over 800,000 lbs of food to the community. In addition to retail stores returns items over 100,000 ilbs clothing, garden supplies, ect. Aid on water bills and electric bills for veterans. Hosted five veterans appreciation lunches and dinners feeding 150 veterans and 1st responders. Partnered with the city of ft. Myers, park and recreation division for the 12th memorial day celebration at centennial park. Partnered with fmpd pal, to provide community service hours for at risk kids. President for hands across florida a new beginning inc. 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 assistance. Currently providing food distribution to 4 american legion post, one vfw and amvets. Partners with vfw vietnam veteran brotherhood and hearts and homes for veterans inc in providing food and furnishing to veterans. Produce our 13th annual salute out troops fundraiser. Host the traveling vietnam traveling wall with colonial charity foundation. Distribution center during hurricane ian provided over 14,000 to local american legion post. Partnered with the ft myers youth coalition and pal boxing. Aided many american legion post within our district. Provide school supplies to local schools within the community. Work with local elected offical on veteran services and events. Partnered with local churches within the community to provide aid.”

“Alnh membership 3,680 0 0 fuel 1,777 0 0 repairs 150 0 0 auto 204 0 0 hurricane relief 9,795 0 0 transfer to events 164 0 0 misc expense 5,995 0 0 postage and delivery 706 0 0 printing 451 0 0 supplies 979 0 0 taxes 1,731 0 0 utilities 6,428 0 0 operating expense 29,679 0 0 lounge activity dues and subscriptions 160 0 0 licenses and fees 845 0 0 janitorial 983 0 0 outside services 27,022 0 0 pest control 770 0 0 postage 6 0 0 utilities 27,135 0 0 entertainment 2,800 0 0 fuel 190 0 0 gifts 90 0 0 operating expenses 507 0 0 uniforms 107 0 0 total 122,354 0 0”