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Melvin Cowart Post 274

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Adjutant

Charlie "Spook" Catherman

2023--2024

(443) 956-3849

Legionriders274@aol.com

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POST # 274
 
 DUES
ARE NOW
 
$50.00
 
 PAY-ONLINE DUES
 
SIMPLY GO TO
http://www.legion.org/RENEW
 
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On Display......
 

The military museum located in Cape Coral was forced to close its’ doors in 2019. We received a phone call from them and was asked if we would like some items that are not being returned to their owners. Commander Bullock, 1st Vice Hipp, and Dan Parker immediately responded to their front door. After a quick viewing it was decided to purchase a few display cases and manikins for our museum.

Unfortunately most of the items on display we destroyed during Hurrican Ian.  If you have any military memorabilia that you would be willing to loan or donate to the Post 274 military display please contact Charlie Catherman at (443) 956-3849 and we will gladly put it on display.  

Charlie "Spook" Catherman

Post Adjutant

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
DIFFERENT WAYS TO PAY DUES
ONLINE DUES
 
SIMPLY GO TO http://www.legion.org/RENEW WILL TAKE YOU TO THE WEB SITE TO PAY ON LINE. THEY EVEN HAVE A TUTORAL ON HOW IT WORKS FOR THE MEMBER.IT IS EASY AND FAST AND WILL SAVE YOU THE POSTAGE
PAY BY CHECK
YOU CAN SEND A CHECK $50.00-TO THE POST AND WE WILL SEND YOUR CARD IN THE MAIL.THE  ADDRESS IS:
                        AMERICAN LEGION POST274
                        899 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE
                        FORT MYERS BEACH,FL. 33931
 
 AT THE POST
 
SIMPLY STOP BY THE POST AND YOU CAN PAY AN OFFICER OR THE BARTENDER AND THE CARD WILL BE MAILED TO YOU OR YOU CAN PICK IT UP AT THE POST.
 
ANY WAY YOU CHOOSE PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,EMAIL ADDRESS, AND IF PAYING AT THE POST YOUR CARD NUMBER SHOULD BE GIVEN ON YOUR RECEIPT, OR THE PERSON TAKING YOUR DUES CAN SIMPLY MAKE A COPY OF YOUR CARD 
THE OFFICERS WISH TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE PAST YEARS AND LOOK FORWARD TO MANY YEARS TO COME.

Membership

Membership in the American Legion offers many benefits that include involvement in community programs, a voice in Washington DC, investment in children activities, education, and camaraderie. Of course, our main focus is for veteran’s rights and their families. Which is why we continue to lobby in Washington for veterans, current service men and women, and Americanism. The American Legion is the largest veteran’s organization.

We’re brothers and sisters in arms. You — we — can make a difference in living SERVICE FIRST. Your membership provides vital support to veterans’ services, lobbying efforts, and outreach in local communities. You get exclusive member discounts, have access to scholarships and programs, and receive 12 issues of American Legion Magazine. And then there’s the camaraderie.

ELIGIBILITY

If you are currently on active duty, serving the United States honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any period of time, starting December 7th, 1941, we invite you to become a member of The American Legion.

Learn more about the Eligibility Guidelines

 
 
 

 

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 LEGION POST #274

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 MEMBERSHIP CARDS
 WILL BE AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST, 2024--
**REMIT-- 50.00**
 
 
TO
AMERICAN LEGION POST 274
899 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE
FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA,33931
OR RE NEW- ONLINE
 
http://www.legion.org/renew
 
 
  
 
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Adjutant

Charlie "Spook" Catherman

HELP BUILD OUR MEMBERSHIP

SIGN UP A RELATIVE,  NEIGHBOR , OR A FRIEND

The American Legion is the Nation's Largest Veterans' Organization.

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http://www.post274.org/site/application.php

MAIL TO

POST 274 AMERICAN LEGION

899 Buttonwood Drive

FORT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931

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To Request Military Records-- DD -214

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html

ALL VETERANS BENEFIT INFO CLICK BELOW

http://www.legion.org/veteransbenefits

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VA CLAIMS FORM

THE VA HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IT IS INTRODUCING A NEW UNIFORMED DISABILITY CLAIMS FORM.THE NEW FORM IS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR VETERANS AND SURVIVORS TO STATE WHAT BENEFITS THEY ARE SEEKING.THE NEW REGULATIONS GO INTO AFFECT IN LATE MARCH 2015. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/

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Florida American Legion License Plate Pre-Order

 

License Plate Pre-Order

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Florida American Legion License Plate Pre-Order

We are proud to announce the creation of the first American Legion license plate for the state of Florida!

Each plate costs $35.50 with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Florida American Legion Boys State Program, Gilchrist Fund and other veteran support services.

Before production can begin, we need your help to pre-sell 1,000 vouchers!

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The American Legion is the nation’s largest and most influential network of U.S. wartime veterans, families and communities. From budget hearings to baseball diamonds, combat outposts to children’s hospitals, the Legion has something for everyone under its four pillars of service:

With nearly 2.5 million members and 14,000 community posts, approximately 300 in the state of Florida alone, The American Legion is truly a grassroots organization, guided by resolutions that begin with local Legionnaires and are advanced to the state and national levels. From there, American Legion resolutions help shape U.S. policy on many fronts, including veterans health care, national security, foreign affairs and the economy.

The American Legion brought into existence the modern VA, the GI Bill, and dozens of healthcare benefits. It helped build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Legion is a national leader in military-to-civilian transition assistance and homefront support for our troops.

JOIN us in supporting our military and their families.
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*Florida Publishes State Veterans’ Benefits Guide

TALLAHASSEE -- The 2011 edition of the Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide is being released by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

The 24- page guide, sponsored by the Florida Veterans Foundation, provides information about federal and state veterans’ benefits and how to obtain them.

Copies of the guide are being distributed to county veteran service offices, VA facilities and state colleges and universities.

An online version of the guide is being posted on the FDVA website at www.FloridaVets.org.

http://www.myhealth.va.gov/

http://www.floridavets.org/

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Adjutant

Charlie Catherman