17 May American Legion
Ren November 23, 2015, the members of the Robert Bethel American Legion Post 220 and Auxiliary Unit distributed approximately 80 turkeys to veterans and needy families just in time for Thanksgiving. Families picked up the turkeys, and turkeys were also delivered. “The American Legion has four pillars that we focus on, and this is one of them. We do this every year to address the needs of veterans and our community,” said Stanley Stubbs, Adjutant at Robert Bethel American Legion Post 220. Chartered in 1947, the Robert Bethel American Legion Post 220 has been providing services and programming for veterans who served in the military during various eras, as well as their families in Broward County. The Legion provides services to veterans, scholarships to students, community programs and donations to families in need. The Auxiliary Unit, which was re-chartered last year, consists of 21 members and are actively focused on recruiting female veterans to continue to serve and provide programming to the community. Among the many programs and services performed by the post, the members are currently conducting a program to educate students at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montessori Academy on the meaning and importance of the Pledge of Allegiance and American Flag. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. To contact the Robert Bethel American Legion Post 220, call 754-200-4273 or email Robbethel1220@comcast.net. For the Auxiliary Unit, call 954-397-3520. The Robert Bethel American Legion Post 220 is located at 1455 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311.