CALENDAR 1 February 2025–31 JANUARY 2026 (AS of 25 Jan 2025)
Five activities occur each month on the same week days of each month. Two activities continue throughout the year without specific dates. One activity continues throughout the year on both specific dates and on an as-needed basis. One activity occurs every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year at 0800 and 1800. Any changes will be posted here and/or on our FACEBOOK page,
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- Post Breakfasts-every Friday 0800-0930, except (4 July, 28 November, 26 December, and 2 January)
- Post Business Meetings-second Tuesday of each month (11 February, 11 March, 8 April, 13 May, 10 June, 8 July, 12 August, 9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December, 13 January)
- Veterans Trauma Counseling: Third Monday each month, 1500-1600 provided by the Veterans Administration; additional sessions as scheduled
- Veterans Benefits Assistance: Benefits advice 1500-1600 third Monday each month, and/or when Post is open Friday mornings 0800-1030, or by calling 843-709-7523
- Federal Food Supplement Distribution- usually the third Tuesday of each month 1315-1545 (18 February, 18 March, 15 April, 20 May, 17 June, 15 July, 19 August, 16 September, 14 October, 18 November, 16 December, 20 January)
- Hollywood Green Food Distribution-third Saturday of each month 0900-1130 (15 February, 15 March, 19 April, 17 May, 21 June, 19 July, 16 August, 20 September, 18 October, 22 November, 20 December, 17 January)
- Collect for Victory House: January through 30 November; quarterly trips to deliver personal grooming and clothing items; 12 December to deliver gifts to every resident of Victory House.
- Veterans Graves Project: Identification, geolocation and reporting of Veteran gravesites, repair of gravestones, assistance with burial benefits, year-round.
- Meggett Roxbury Park: Post 145 opens and closes the park every Saturday and Sunday. Members are urged to volunteer for this Community activity.
Other Calendar Events for January 2025
a. 29 January: Initial email request to Schools for Nominations for Palmetto Boys/Girls State b. 31 January: Post 145 CC letter to school principals re Palmetto Boys/Girls State
Other Calendar Events for February 2025
- 3 February: Schools Begin Work on Palmetto Boys/Girls State Nominations
- 3 February: 4 Chaplains Remembrance
- 28 February: Final Deadline for school submission of Palmetto Boys/Girls State nominees to Post 145
Other Calendar Events For March 2025
- 1-7 March: Post 145 Palmetto Boys/Girls State Committee reviews nominees
- 8 March: Selected candidates for Palmetto Boys/Girls State Committee entered into state database
- 15 March: American Legion Birthday
- 24 March: Selected Palmetto Boys/Girls State candidates and parents/guardians complete online permissions
- 25 March: File Post income tax forms with IRS
Other Calendar Events for April 2025
- 1 April: Deadline for Palmetto Boys/Girls State payments by Post 145
- 8 April: Nominations close for Post 145 officers for FY2026: 1900-2000
- 12 April: District 2 Meeting: 1000; Post 93
- 26 April: Toogoodoo Landing Cleanup: 0830-1100
Other Calendar Events for May 2025
- 5 May: File Tax Exemption renewal with SC Sec of State
- 13 May: Elect Post 145 officers for 2026: 1900-2000
- 15-17 May: Department Convention-- Columbia, SC
- 23/24 May: Post colors on veterans graves-0930-1500
- 27-29 May: Recover colors posted on veterans graves: 0900-1500
- 30 May: Inform SC Legion Department of election results
Other Calendar Events for June 2025
- 1 June: Renew website and Facebook subscriptions
- 8-14 June: Palmetto Boys State encampment
- 8-14 June: Palmetto Girls State encampment
- 14 June: Flag Day: June 14th
- 14 June: Flag Retirement Ceremony: 0900, Meggett Town Hall
Other Calendar Events for July 2025
- 19 July: Toogoodoo Landing Cleanup: 0830-1100
Other Calendar Events for August 2025
- 22-28 August: Legion National Convention, Tampa Bay Florida
Other Calendar Events for September 2025
- 20 September: Post Picnic: 1100-1500
- Legion Department Convention date TBA
Other Calendar Events for October 2025
- 18 October: Toogoodoo Landing Cleanup: 0830-1100
Other Calendar Events for November 2025
- 10 November: Poppy Distribution at area businesses
- 11 November: Veterans Day activities: Town breakfasts and School activities
- 11 November: Collect for Angel Tree at Business Meeting
Other Calendar Events for December 2025
- 12 December: Renew Post Insurance Policy
- 12 December: Deliver Post 145 Gifts to Victory House
- 13 December: Wreaths Across America: 13 December
Other Calendar Events for January 2026
- 22 January: Complete CY2025 financial audit
- 24 January: Prepare draft 2025 IRS tax return
- 24 January: Prepare proposed 2026 O&M Budget